Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 52 18 Nov 2020
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Medals by Subject, Bridges: The Bridge of Dunkeld, over the Tay, opened 1808, gilt-silver medal, unsigned, view of the 7 arched bridge and details, rev. legend in eight lines, BUILT BY THE MOST NOBLE IOHN DUKE OF ATHOLL EXPENSE ABOVE £30,000..., 50mm (BHM 639, and supplement for listing in silver (but not gilt); Eimer 987; CP 170/1), choice mint state and very rare
The Bridge of Dunkeld was designed by Thomas Telford. John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl (1755-1830) financed the majority of the construction costs with the government providing a grant of £7,500. There was a toll-house at the southern abutment, but the citizens of Dunkeld resented paying and their objections led to riots in 1868. The toll was finally abolished in 1879.
(250-300 GBP)
The Bridge of Dunkeld was designed by Thomas Telford. John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl (1755-1830) financed the majority of the construction costs with the government providing a grant of £7,500. There was a toll-house at the southern abutment, but the citizens of Dunkeld resented paying and their objections led to riots in 1868. The toll was finally abolished in 1879.
(250-300 GBP)