Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Durham, North East District Agricultural Society, 1896, a hollow engraved silver award medal by T. Smith & Sons, named (Presented by D. Riddell, Blackhall, Paisley, for the best foal by “Hengist” or “Londonderry”, Won by M.T. Clark Esq, Hallgarth, Pittington, Durham), 50mm; Sacriston Tribute Medal, 1914-19, a silver award medal by Walker & Hall, named (Pte W. Martin), 36mm (cf. DNW 13.ix.2012, 888); National Cyclists Union, Newcastle Centre, a silver award medal by W.J. Carroll, named (1/2 Mile Championship, 2nd, Won by J. Armstrong, 1923), hallmarked Birmingham 1922, 33mm; Darlington Egg Laying Trials, 1934-5, a silver award medal by J. Fray for Fattorini, named (Winner Heavy Breeds, Single Bird Section, J.M. Buxton Esq.), hallmarked Birmingham 1934, 44mm; Newcastle and Gateshead Incorporated Chamber of Commerce, a silver-gilt award medal by Reid & Sons Ltd, named (Municipal College of Commerce, Session 1938-1939, Miss Evelyn Jordan, Secretaries Course), hallmarked Birmingham 1939, 54mm [5]. Second and last extremely fine, others very fine; two with clips and rings for suspension £100-150

Provenance: J. Gardiner Collection