Educational Prize Medals from the Collection of the late Mike Roberts

Local, LONDON, Brentford, Egglesfield House School, a silver award medal by T. Wyon, boy holding open book and branch, rising sun behind, rev. named (Presented to R. Sulivan at Egglesfield House School July 22 1811), 42mm, 30.00g. Good very fine, a rare early prize medal £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Educational Prize Medals from the Collection of the late Mike Roberts.

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Built in the 18th century and much expanded c. 1792, Egglesfield House was acquired around 1810 by Rev J. Morris D.D. for use as a young gentlemen’s boarding school. By 1840, it had reverted to being a private dwelling and since 1880 it has housed St Mary’s Convent.