Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Smithfield Club, 1845, a silver award medal by W. Wyon, bust of Earl Spencer left, rev. bust of Duke of Richmond right, edge named (T. Leslie Melville Cartwright, Melville House, Ladybank, Fife, As Breeder Best Pen of Pigs in Class LIV 1867), 49mm (BHM 2218; E 1400). Brilliant mint state, toned; in red case by Alexr. Clark, London (£50-70)

Provenance:
DNW Auction 47, 8 September 2000, lot 706