Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Ireland, Dublin, Erasmus Smith School, a silver award medal by J. Woodhouse, head of Minerva left, engraved (Gt. Brunswick St. School, Geo. Porte, M.R.I.A., Head Master), rev. arms over anchor within palm wreath, named (Chas. W. Cairns, Diligence & Good Conduct), 44mm (cf. D & W 221/155; cf. Went, Heritage, 134-5; cf. Spencer 1164, 1212). Virtually as struck, attractively toned (£90-120)

Provenance:
P. Thornton-Pett Collection.

Sold with a relating letter to Thornton-Pett from Robert Heslip, dated 24 September 1985. Porte is listed as Head Master in the 1893 Dublin directory