The Canal Association

The Canal Association, Gold Medal of the Institute of Transport, Inland Water Transport, awarded 1938 to George Cadbury, Pegasus to left, rev. legend in wreath, 45mm, 76.2gms, Birmingham Hallmark, for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., in fitted leather case of issue. Matt surface, virtually as struck. This lot was presented to George Cadbury jnr, second son of George Cadbury snr. In 1929 he co-wrote with S P Dobbs Canals and Inland Waterways, which subsequently became a standard work. He was an important figure in the canal world and passionate about their future.