Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 1 - Argentum 4 February 2017
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Medals by Subject, Abolition of Slavery, The Rev Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887), Congregational Clergyman, Abolitionist, social activist and founder of Brooklyn's Plymouth Church, large Copper Memorial Medal, by H A Phillips, head to right, without legend and unsigned, rev name and dates within wreath, 75mm. Very fine, scarce.
Beecher is remembered for his support to many noble causes and he preached widely in America and Europe. But mostly he is remembered for his trial for adultery with Elizabeth Tilton, the wife of his former associate Theodore Tilton. The trial, said to have been the most reported of the century, resulted with a hung jury. (70 - 90 GBP)
Beecher is remembered for his support to many noble causes and he preached widely in America and Europe. But mostly he is remembered for his trial for adultery with Elizabeth Tilton, the wife of his former associate Theodore Tilton. The trial, said to have been the most reported of the century, resulted with a hung jury. (70 - 90 GBP)