Lot 3236

Description

Great Britain, International Exhibition 1862, prize medal in bronze (77mm) (BHM 2747; Eimer 1553), by L.C.Wyon, edge impressed, 'I.S.Norrie. Class III.' In case of issue, this damaged, two small spots of oxidation on obverse, otherwise uncirculated.

Note: Error in naming, should be J.S. not I.S., see next following lot 3237.

The distribution of medals awarded to exhibitors at the International Exhibition of 1862 in England took place on Friday 19 June 1863 in the hall of the Australian Library in Bent Street, Sydney. Many of the exhibits that had been returned from the exhibition in England were also placed on display. The medals were presented by His Excellency the Governor. J.S. Norrie was awarded a medal in Class III for Honey: excellence of quality. Mr Norrie was a Sydney chemist and he also was awarded a silver medal at the exhibition in Sydney in 1855.