Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 1 and Day 2 - 30th October 2012
Lot 604
Ormskirk and Southport Agricultural Society
Estimate £60 - £80 | Hammer £80
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Description
Ormskirk and Southport Agricultural Society, a frosted and glazed silver medal, "Presented to Mr Saml Clough for the 2nd Best Bull of the short-haired breed - Aug 25th 1857", a farmyard scene, rev legend and, within wreath, engraved inscription, 49mm, the glass lunettes within silver edge, with suspension loop and ring. Virtually mint state, but peripheral toning to meal.
The date of the award is the same as the date of the establishment of the Society.
