Lot 1195

Description

Charles Linnaeus, Plant Classification, c.1830, in white metal (49mm), obv. inscription 'The 24 Classes of Plants by Linnaeus' within a central circle, with thirteen classes of plants identified around, obv. bust of Linnaeus left, within central circle, with eleven classes of plants identified around (Eimer 1234); Anti-Slavery Convention, London, 1840, in white metal (52mm) by Davis, obv. bust of Thomas Clarkson right, obv. a slave enchained (Eimer 1342); Hampstead Garden, twenty first anniversary, 1928, merit award, in silver (39mm) by D.Oliver, obv. 'Awarded / to / J.A.Davidson / 1st Prize / Illuminations' within shield, rev. view of Garden. Second medal with edge knocks and punch marks in reverse field, otherwise very good - extremely fine. (3)

Ex. Caroline Simpson/Clyde Bank Collection.