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A Collection of Irish Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman

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Lot

№ 473

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11 March 2020

Hammer Price:
£190

Irish Terrier Club, a silver award medal, unsigned, dog’s head left within wreath, rev. crowned harp and wreath of shamrocks, engraved (Won by ‘Mile End Stella’, Crufts, 1904), 40mm. Some spotting on obverse, otherwise extremely fine; with clip and ring for suspension £80-£100

Provenance: J. Spencer Collection, DNW Auction M5, 17 December 2007, lot 1316.

Cruft’s dog show was held at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington at that time and the name of the dog would suggest an East London connection