Noonans
Auction 266 24 Jan 2023
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Lincolnshire, Louth (and elsewhere), Society of Industry, 1783, copper, by J. Milton, robed figures of Peace and Plenty, beehive in background, rev. legend, named (2nd Premium, Ann Kirkby, Aged 11, 1788), 35mm, 18.71g (Stainton 1; W 2353; D & W 137/286; cf. DNW 143, 28). Fine, scarce as a children's award; with integral loop for suspension £40-£50
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The Society operated working schools for the children of the poor, training and working them as Jersey spinners. About 143 parishes were united in the scheme, the chief town centres being Louth, Alford, Horncastle and Spilsby (Stainton, BNJ 1983, p.139).
Lincolnshire, Louth (and elsewhere), Society of Industry, 1783, copper, by J. Milton, robed figures of Peace and Plenty, beehive in background, rev. legend, named (2nd Premium, Ann Kirkby, Aged 11, 1788), 35mm, 18.71g (Stainton 1; W 2353; D & W 137/286; cf. DNW 143, 28). Fine, scarce as a children's award; with integral loop for suspension £40-£50
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The Society operated working schools for the children of the poor, training and working them as Jersey spinners. About 143 parishes were united in the scheme, the chief town centres being Louth, Alford, Horncastle and Spilsby (Stainton, BNJ 1983, p.139).