The Collection of Sheffield Tokens and Paranumismatica formed by Tim Hale

Historical Medals, Sheffield School of Art, Montgomery Medal, a copper award medal by A. Borrel after W. Ellis, bust of James Montgomery right, rev. legend in wreath, named (Awarded to Agnes M. Jenkinson, 1894), 68mm (cf. DNW M7, 2127). Extremely fine, rare; in fitted maroon gilt-blocked case of issue [this damaged] £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Sheffield Tokens and Paranumismatica formed by Tim Hale.

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See footnote to Lot 1175. The Sheffield School of Art (now the Sheffield Hallam University’s Department of Art and Design) was originally established in Sheffield in 1843 and so-named in 1855. The medal was subscribed to by the ladies of Sheffield as an annual prize