British Medals From the Collection of David Corrick

Franchise Demonstration, Glasgow, 1884, an openwork badge, city arms, 77 x 49mm; Edward VII, Coronation, medals (16), by A. Fenwick (3), in bronze, 38mm (W & E 4245.4), in white metal (2), 51mm, 33mm (W & E 4234B, 4237A.1), and copies (5); by G. Frampton for The Mint, Birmingham Ltd (5), in silver (2, 35 and 24mm), bronze (3, 51, 35 and 24mm) (W & E 4435.1, 2, 8, 10, 14; BHM 3767); unsigned, for Glasgow Children’s Fete (3), all bronze, 36mm (W & E 4777) [17]. First fine and lacking pin, others generally very fine or better; in three original presentation cases £70-90

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Medals From the Collection of David Corrick.

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In September 1884 over 200,000 demonstrators met in Glasgow to support the Franchise Bill which would allow men from rural areas paying more than £10 in annual rent, or having land worth the same, a chance to vote. The demonstration paved the way for the Reform Act of 1884