British and World Historical Medals

France, Enseignement Primaire, a silver award medal by J.B.E. Farochon, standing female laureates two teachers, each instructing a cluster of infant pupils, rev. eagle in wreath, edge named (Mr. Jh. Rebiere, Inst 1re. à Longjumeau (Seine et Oise) 1868-69), 52mm. Extremely fine and attractively toned, scarce; in original wooden circular box
£70-90

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of the Revd. John Watson.

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Provenance: DNW Auction 36, 12 June 1998, lot 657