Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Belgium, Exposition Nationale d’Agriculture, Brussels, 1874, a silver medal by L.J. Hart, bust of Leopold II left, rev. implements of agriculture in wreath, 51mm; Festival Permanent de l’Exposition, Brussels, 1897, a gilt medal by P.C. van der Stappen, bust of Leopold II left, rev. St Michael within rectangular frame, 51mm (BDM V, 666); together with a silver-gilt award medal by L. Wiener, bust of Leopold II left, rev. cherubic artists at work, 51mm [3]. Extremely fine, second with clip and ring for suspension; first in black case by Weir & Sons, 96 Grafton street, Dublin (£60-80)