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Auction 52  18 Nov 2020
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Lot 230

Estimate: 36 GBP
Price realized: 60 GBP
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From the remaining stock of Mrs Irene [Neddy] Allen (1928-2020), Medals by Subject, Medicine: the Manchester Royal School of Medicine & Surgery, silver prize medal, 1835-1836, awarded to J. H. E. Stubbs, school's arms, rev. engraved details within wreath, "for excelling in the examinations on Anatomy & Physiology conducted by Mr. Turner", 55mm, when awarded the medal was frosted and glazed, the frosting remains on the reverse, very fine and a rare award; Art, the conjoined busts of Mercury and Minerva, by W. Wyon, cut from a silver prize medal of the Royal Society of Arts, "For a finished drawing from a bust", 38 x 31.5mm, very fine (2)
*ex Mrs. Irene "Neddy" Allen stock
To be sold on behalf of several animal charities
Thomas Turner (1793–1873), surgeon, known for his involvement in developing medical education outside of London. The Manchester Royal School of Medicine & Surgery was founded in 1825. J. H. E. Stubbs followed a military career with the 91st Regiment, being promoted to the Cape Mounted Riflemen in 1841.
(60-80 GBP)
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