Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
Jun 1, 2019
United Kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 3002:
Post Medieval Temperance Society Medal
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Start price:
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Estimated price:
$20 - $30
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Post Medieval Temperance Society Medal
19th century AD
A pewter vessica-shaped medal of bifacial type, with one flat and one modelled face, the flat face bearing a central expanding-arm cross with foliage between, surrounded by the legend 'ALL TO THE GLORY OF GOD WHETHER ...DR..' possibly a paraphrase of 1 Corinthians 10:31 'Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God', to the reverse, the figure of an armoured warrior spearing a dragon, surrounded by the legend '..GEORGE OF ENGLAND..[TEM]PERANCE...'. 6.54 grams, 34mm (1 1/4"). Fair condition. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Found Chadwell St Mary, Essex, UK.
