Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

Jamaica, Institute of Jamaica (Founded 1879), Musgrave Medal, a copper award by A. Toft, bearded bust of Sir Anthony Musgrave three-quarters right, rev. legend in wreath, un-named, 49mm. Very fine £100-150

Provenance: Bt R. Brandon 1984.

The Musgrave medals have been awarded since 1897 to selected persons for achievements in the fields of literature, art and science and are named in honour of the Institute’s founder. Mostly awarded in silver, gold was introduced in 1941