Medals of Yorkshire from the Collection Formed by the Late Richard Law

Huddersfield, Huddersfield College, engraved silver award medals by J. Moore (4), arms and supporters (3), revs. named (2nd Class Classical Medal Presented by the Rt Hon The Marquis of Ripon to J.H. Hastings, Midsr. 1873; 1st Classical Medal…to J.H. Hastings, Midsr. 1874; 2nd Classical Medal…to E.B. Hastings, Midsr. 1875); frontal elevation of the College, rev. named (French Medal Presented by Wm. Mallinson Esq to J.H. Hastings, Midsr. 1874), first hallmarked Birmingham 1872, others hallmarked Birmingham 1873, second 71mm, others all 66mm, total 188.08g [4]. Virtually as struck, with integral leaf borders and suspension loops, an attractive group; J.H. Hastings medals in maroon fitted cases of issue by Alfred B. Smith, Kirkgate, Huddersfield £150-250

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals of Yorkshire from the Collection Formed by the Late Richard Law.

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Provenance: Third bt Baldwin April 1999; others bt J. Whitmore June 1993.

Last only illustrated. William Mallinson (1816-1902) was a long-time vice-president of, and a large shareholder in, Huddersfield College