198
1882 Exhibition of Irish Art and Manufactures medals (2)
Estimate:
€1,800 - €2,200
Sold
€2,100
Timed Auction
The History Sale
Description
Description: Obverse: A recumbent blacksmith being aided to his feet by a female figure, 'Self Reliance' and 'Labor Omnia Vincit' (Work Conquers All), by Woodhouse. Awarded to Robert Usher & Co. 50mm, 65.6g, 15ct gold. Also a bronze medal to Dublin Grains Co.
Note: 289 medals were awarded to participants in the Dublin Exhibition 1882. The bulk of these were bronze, however the recipient of a major award in a section was entitled to have it struck in gold at their own expense (£10).Additionally there were eight gold medals, one presented by the Exhibition Board, five by Sir John Arnott and two by Messers Cash and Co.
Note: 289 medals were awarded to participants in the Dublin Exhibition 1882. The bulk of these were bronze, however the recipient of a major award in a section was entitled to have it struck in gold at their own expense (£10).Additionally there were eight gold medals, one presented by the Exhibition Board, five by Sir John Arnott and two by Messers Cash and Co.
Condition
Extremely fine in boxes of issue.
Provenance
With Emil Szauer, 1991;Tom Ryan Collection.
