British Medals, Sport, Olympic Games, London, 1908, an un-awarded copper [bronze] medal winner's medal, an un-named specimen, by Bertram Mackennal, for Messrs. Vaughton & Sons, two female figures placing a laurel crown on the head of a young victorious athlete, in a divided exergue, OLYMPIC GAMES - London, 1908, rev. St. George slays the dragon before the winged figure of Peace, plain edge, 33.5mm. (BHM.3964; Eimer 1905; Alfen 47; Johnson - , no copper medal in collection), perhaps an experimental darkly-patinated surface, trace of verdigris by dragon, nearly extremely fine
*ex Baldwin's vault
See footnote to lot 456.
($400-500)