Watch List notes:

British Historical Medals from Various Properties Manchester Ship Canal Demonstration, 1885, a white metal medal by Kenning, bust of Daniel Adamson three-quarters left, rev. ship sailing right, 43mm (Holland p.36). Pierced at top, a few minor marks, otherwise extremely fine, rare £80-£100 --- Provenance: R. Lyall Collection. Daniel Adamson (1820-90); b Shildon, co Durham; general manager of the Stockton and Darlington engine works, Shildon, 1850; established the Newton Moor Ironworks, Hyde, Cheshire, 1851; first Chairman (1885-7) of the Manchester Ship Canal Co; lived at Didsbury