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Ref: 6914 |
Birmingham,
Industrial Polytechnic Exhibition 1901, bronze-gilt medal by Henry Jenkins
& Sons Ltd, in fitted case of issue from Henry Jenkins & Sons Ltd,
Medallists, Birmingham (catch damaged), rare and attractive Obv:
youthful male workers hammer iron on an anvil in a forge Rev:
shields of Birmingham City and University of Birmingham above BINGLEY HALL
AWARDED TO (engraved) THE MIDLAND
PRODUCTIVE Co-operative Tin Plate Workers Society Ltd, BIRMINGHAM
INDUSTRIAL POLYTECHNIC EXHIBITION 1901 on border around Condition:
Good extremely fine, test mark on edge at 5 o’clock; Diameter: 63mm References:
- Notes:
Bingley Hall was the
first purpose-built exhibition hall in Great Britain. It
was built in 1850 and burned down in 1984. The International Convention Centre now
stands on the site. Price
£150 |
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