Lot 3752

Description

Reading Industrial Exhibition, 1865, in bronze (50mm), obverse, the Borough of Reading seal granted in 1566, reverse, Royal arms above a quote from Shakespeare, "From lowest place when worthy things proceed the place is honoured by the doer's deed", impressed on edge, 'John Sharp.' In original case, this damaged, medal with small edge bump on reverse, a few small spots of oxidation, otherwise nearly uncirculated.