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Auction 25 - Argentum  3 Nov 2018
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Lot 469

Estimate: 220 GBP
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Commemorative Medals, Education, Scotland, Institution Française, Edinburgh, Mr Francois Espinasse, family group of engraved silver prize medals (3), 1841, "A Mr Robert Greig - Classe élémentaire - 5e Prix", 35mm, maker J Law(?), with double fleur-de-lis marks; 1848, Classe de Commençantes – 1er Prix – Miss Jane Greig; 1848, Classe de Commençantes – 2e Prix – Miss Agnes Greig, these 43mm, maker J Law (Edinburgh), very fine and better (3)
François Espinasse appears in the later Post Office Directories at several address, 1 Hill Street, 38 Frederick Street and 1 London Street. The double fleur-de-lis marks are seen to either side of the initials. Similar marks on silver from earlier in the century are found for Robert robertson of Culpar.
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