Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 1 and Day 2 - 30th October 2012
Lot 603
Bath and West of England Agricultural Society
Estimate £80 - £120 | Hammer £110
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Description
Bath and West of England Agricultural Society, a frosted and glazed silver medal, by J. Milton, "Awarded to Mr George Guard at Yeovil Meeting, 1856, for a Grey Hack Gelding "Saddler", bust of Francis Russell, Duke of Bedford right, rev Britannioa awards wreath to two farm workers, 60mm (BHM 547; Eimer 938), the glass lunettes within (named) silver edge, with ornate suspension loop and ring. Virtually mint state, but peripheral toning to medal.
