Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

France, Franco-British Exhibition, 1908, silver by F. Bowcher, Peace encourages the alliance of France and Britain, reverse Female standing before exhibition complex, scroll in foreground (inscribed to Lord Airedale), 50 mm. Extremely fine (£60-80)

Lord Airedale (1835-1911) was a celebrated iron and steel manufacturer and took a lifelong interest in the social and educational development of Leeds