Auction Catalogue

10 May 2007

Starting at 1:30 PM

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Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 47

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10 May 2007

Hammer Price:
£70

London, Islington: 7th International Printing, Stationery & Allied Trades Exhibition, 1925, a gold award plaque or badge by Toye & Co, medieval printers with equipment, rev. legend, named (Awarded to Messrs. Chas. Whittingham & Griggs Ltd…in the class devoted to Lithography & Offset), hallmarked London 1925, 46 x 38mm, 9ct, 15.96g. Virtually as struck, attractive; in maroon fitted case by Toye & Co Ltd, Medallists (£80-100)

Obverse only illustrated. The exhibition was staged at the Royal Agricultural Hall from 16 to 30 May 1925. Charles Whittingham & Griggs Ltd, printers and platemakers, London