Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 12 - Argentum 4 Nov 2017
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Medals by Subject, Education, Wesley College, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, silver medal, undated (1870), by George Unite, awarded to Richard Green Smailes, awarded for 'Proficiency in Mathematics', engraved with full façade of the building, RELIGIO, VIRTUS, DOCTRINA - WESLEY COLLEGE, rev. engraved inscription within an applied wreath, 53.5mm (cf JT 130a), swivel ring for suspension, Birmingham Hallmark for 1870, an expensively produced medal, good very fine, rare
Now the King Edward VII School, Wesley College opened in 1838 to "supply a generally superior and classical education, combined with religious training in the principles of Methodism" to the sons of the laity. The splendid façade shown on the medal was designed by William Flockton (1804-1864).
(80-120 GBP)
Now the King Edward VII School, Wesley College opened in 1838 to "supply a generally superior and classical education, combined with religious training in the principles of Methodism" to the sons of the laity. The splendid façade shown on the medal was designed by William Flockton (1804-1864).
(80-120 GBP)