Baldwin & Sons
Auction 101 28 September 2016
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COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, BRITISH HISTORICAL MEDALS, Ireland, Beefsteak Club, Dublin, founded 1749, Badge of Office, Silver Gridiron, 11 grids, ornamental border, shamrock 'feet', the handle with harp and crown finial, 44.5mm x 31mm; another, larger and totally plain Silver Gridiron, 8 grids, 60mm x 46.5mm, attached to faded red ribbon; with small beadwork sewn on green ribband. The gridirons in excellent condition and great rarities. (3)
ex G W Panter, "Extensive Collection of Irish Coins and Medals", Sotheby 16 July, 1929 (lot 129, £16-10)
The Dublin Beefsteak Club was founded in 1749 by the actor Thomas Brinsley Sheridan (1719-1788, and father of Richard Brinsley Sheridan). One of the first members and only woman to be a member, was the Irish actress (Margaret) Peg Woffington (1720-1760), who became its first president.
Estimate: £400-600
ex G W Panter, "Extensive Collection of Irish Coins and Medals", Sotheby 16 July, 1929 (lot 129, £16-10)
The Dublin Beefsteak Club was founded in 1749 by the actor Thomas Brinsley Sheridan (1719-1788, and father of Richard Brinsley Sheridan). One of the first members and only woman to be a member, was the Irish actress (Margaret) Peg Woffington (1720-1760), who became its first president.
Estimate: £400-600