Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

Warrington Pitt Club, 1814, a glazed and frosted silver members’ medal signed P. Wyon, bust of William Pitt left, rev. WARRINGTON PITT CLUB MDCCCXIV, 47mm (D & W 196/753; BHM 840). Spot on reverse at 4 o’clock, otherwise extremely fine; set in silver mount and glazed, clip for suspension £120-150

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

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Provenance: Bt October 1986.

Although signed by Peter Wyon, this medal (and the 1813 example in lot 1138) is believed to be an early work by the then 19-year old William Wyon