Commemorative Medals, Art: Royal Society of Arts, London, instituted 1753, silver palette, awarded 1832, TO MR AUG. STAUNTON ... FOR A COPY IN PENCIL OF ANIMALS, legend within a civic wreath, rev. scroll over brushes, engraved inscription, 54.5mm. x 43.5mm., very fine and toned
The Society then still named as 'The Society for Promoting Arts, Manufactures and Commerce'. Augustus Staunton is listed as a 'contributing member' in the Society's lists for 1840. (140-160 GBP)