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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
£110 |
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