Opening of Birkenhead Docks, WM medal, 1847, THE BIRKENHEAD COMMISSIONERS DOCKS, OPENED BY VISCOUNT MORPETH M.P. 5TH APRIL 1847, starboard view of sailing ship, rev. eight line inscription within laurel and shield, 54mm, 59.35g (BHM 2286), surfaces lightly scratched and discoloured, very fine, rare; Mechanical Engineering Prize Medal, AE medal, 1892, by Kirkwood & Son, awarded to Howard S. Adamson, female figure seated at dockside, facing left, rev. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LOWER GRADE HOWARD S. ADAMSON 1892, nine line inscription within, 60mm, 84.39g, extremely fine (2).
provenance
Bruun Rasmussen, auction 2219, 15th May 2022, part lot 5348
Estimate: £80 - £120