Coins and Historical Medals

Altrincham Agricultural Society, a frosted silver award medal by T. Ottley, animals in farmyard setting, rev. wreath, named (1903, Presented by W.H. Weston For The Best Collection of Vegetables, Won By Sir Frank Forbes Adam). Virtually as struck, lunettes held with silver rim, clip and ring for suspension; in original fitted case by E.C. Parker, Altrincham £100-£150

Sir Frank Forbes Adam, 1st Bt, CB, CIE, DL (1846-1926), president of the Bank of Bombay and chairman of the Manchester & County Bank, was appointed a deputy lieutenant of Lancashire in April 1904. Further biographical detail is sold with the lot