Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

MIDLOTHIAN, Edinburgh, Mr Stewart’s School, an engraved silver Reward of Merit, signed by Henry Gavin, rev. named (Presented by Mr Stewart to Joseph Smith, Dux of his Writing Class, Edinburgh, 1st August 1829), 51mm, 18.68g (Grimshaw 46, this piece). Very fine; with loop for suspension £120-£150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Scottish Educational Award Medals from the Collection formed by the late T.H. Watts.

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Mr Stewart taught writing, arithmetic and book-keeping at 11 South St Andrew street, ‘providing an education for a mercantile career’