British Medals from the Collection of James Spencer

Athletics, Anlaby A[mateur] A[thletic] A[ssociation], a silver award medal for Pre-Eminence, stag’s head crest, rev. wreath, named (G.E. Sadler, Swimming, 1910), hallmarked r&d Chester 1908, 25mm; Hallamshire Harriers & Athletic Club, a silver-gilt and enamel badge by Fattorini, arms in Garter, back named (‘Allford’ Cup, Handicap, 1st, W. Raybould), hallmarked Birmingham 1936, 29mm; Middlesbrough Schools Athletic Association, a uniface silver and enamel medal by Fattorini, arms, back named (League Championship II, Harold Wigley), hallmarked Birmingham 1930, 26mm; Newcastle Exchange Walk, a silver and enamel badge by Johnson Walker & Tolhurst, frontal elevation of a building, arms above, back named (Newcastle to Hexham, 22 1/2 Miles, 1923, J.H. Stobbs, 4h 19m), hallmarked Birmingham 1922, 37 x 27mm; The Northern Counties Athletic Association (Inaugurated 1879), silver award medals by Fattorini (2), cruciform shields, revs. wreath, named (120 Yds Hurdle Race, 2nd Prize, 1893, Won by J.C. Ford, Armley, May 27th; High Jump, Won by N. Reader, 1906), hallmarked Birmingham 1892 and 1905, 45 and 32mm; N[orthern] C[ounties] A[thletic] A[ssociation], Yorkshire Championship, a uniface silver and enamel award medal by Fattorini, arms, back named (220 Yds, 1913, Ralph Dobson), hallmarked Birmingham 1912, 28mm; Yorkshire County Schools Sports Assoc[iatio]n, a uniface gold award medal, full-blown rose, back named (G. Hinsley, 1927-8), hallmarked wg&s Birmingham 1927, 26mm, 9ct, 12.32g (cf. DNW 34, 496) [8]. First fine, others generally very fine; fifth and sixth with ornate swivel suspenders and original ribbons, others with clips and rings for suspension (£70-100)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Medals from the Collection of James Spencer.

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