The Portland Collection, Commemorative Medals, Exhibitions: Brighton and Hove Exhibition, silvered white metal medal for the Central Exhibition Syndicate Limd, 1889, by J. A. Restall, arms on shell with maritime supporters, Hygiea stands on backs of dolphins holding scroll, the coast and chain-pier beyond, 57.5mm.; Education, copper award medal, c.1840, by T. W. Ingram, student at table with book and globe, rev. Minerva crowns student, Temple of Learning on hill beyond, 44.5mm., extremely fine (2)
First bt. Mrs I. Allen.
The exhibition ran from 20 October 1889 - 4 January 1890, the buildings becoming the Olympia Skating Rink, until this was destroyed by fire in 1891.