Lockdales Auction 158 15-16 September 2018

65 1484 British Exhibition Medal, bronze d.77mm: Great Exhibition 1851 Prize Medal, by W. & L.C. Wyon, Eimer no. 1456, edge: 'PRIZE MEDAL OF THE EXHIBITION. FISHERS & ROBINSON. CLASS XIX.' (fabric and textiles class) GEF, tiny edge flaw, with original case in VGC. An historic piece worthy of research. 2876 prize medals were issued for this exhibition. £180 - £220 1485 British Exhibition Medal, silver d.45mm: International Inventions Exhibition, London 1885, by L.C. Wyon, Eimer no. 1715, lightly toned EF with original case. £30 - £40 1486 British Exhibition Medal, white metal d.73mm: Great Exhibition 1851, large white metal commemorative or souvenir issue by Ottley featuring the 'Crystal Palace' building, Eimer no. 1461, EF with original case (hinge split) £90 - £110 1487 British Horticultural Medal, silver d.38.5mm: Horticultural Society of London, Banksian Medal 1820, by W. Wyon, Eimer no. 1138, named on reverse: 'To Mr UNWIN FOR SWEET PEAS. Chelsea Show, 1905', toned EF with original case. £35 - £45 1488 British School Medal, silver d.35mm: Christ's Hospital (school), Marker's Prize, struck c.1790, Eimer no. 29, edge: 'JAMES LINNETT 1858', EF with original case. £30 - £40 1489 British School Medal, silver d.35mm: Christ's Hospital (school), Marker's Prize, struck c.1790, Eimer no. 29, edge: 'PHILIP BARBER 1888', toned EF, a few hairlines. £30 - £40 1490 British School Medal, silver d.57mm: City of London School 1834, by B. Wyon, Eimer 1279, a late 19th Century re-strike, the inscription 'JOHN CARPENTER 1447' on the reverse is the founder of the school not the recipient, EF with original case. £50 - £60 1491 British / French Commemorative Medal, bronze d.42mm: Death of George IV 1830, a French issue by Durand, nEF, light edge knock. £60 - £80