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Ref: 4640 |
Cheshire,
Walgherton Female Friendly Dividend Society Instituted 1833, John
Twemlow of Hatherton Patron, oval bronze medal, scarce Obv:
arms of the Twemlow family of Cheshire, JOHN TWEMLOW ESQ. OF HATHERTON
around Rev:
WALGHERTON FEMALE FRIENDLY DIVIDEND SOCIETY around, INSTITUTED JULY 23RD
1833 in field Condition:
almost extremely fine, pierced at 12 o’clock; Diameter: 35x44mm References:
DW 195/747 (listed as Very Rare [RR]; Withers 2159 Notes:
The Twemlow family were an established Cheshire family from the
Nantwich area, who took an interest in the wellbeing of the less
fortunate. John Twemlow (born 1796) was a surgeon. Friendly Societies
were the principal method through which the poorer classes in society
at this time could insure against sickness and funerary expenses. It is
rare to find one specifically for women. Price
£130 |
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