Clubs and Societies, Society of Industry, 1785, a silver award medal by J. Milton, robed figures of Peace and Plenty, beehive in background, rev. legend, named (Presented to the Reverend Mr Frettwell, Vicar of Horncastle, 1785), 34mm, 26.36g/12h (Stainton 1; D & W 137/286; MG 1046). Good very fine and very rare; with integral loop for suspension £100-150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Medals from the Collection of James Spencer.

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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). Silver medals were given to some of the trustees and an additional 57 specimens were struck for sale to subscribers in 1785