1828 Georgian Silver Durham
Botanical Horticulture Soc Early Cucumber Medal 37g
This is a wonderful and
somewhat quirky medal in keeping with the gentrified upper-class Georgians love
of forming societies for all sorts of pastimes. It is un-marked sterling silver
that tests to a minimum of 925 purity.
The obverse has a depiction of an ancient maiden seated in front of a
greenhouse structure. She is holding a grapevine in one hand; behind her os a
pedestal with a climbing plant; in front of her is a pineapple growing in an
urn. The border legend reads “Botanical and Horticultural Society Instituted
1824.
The reverse has a border
legend that reads “Durham Northumberland and Newcastle on Tyne”. The centre has
a round garland of flowers, grapes and other produce that encircles:
“Presented
To
Mr H Robson
Gardener
To
Chas Bacon Esq
Styford Hall
For the best brace of early
cucumbers
11th April 1828”
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The medal/medallion is in very
good antique condition with some insignificant edge nicks that no detract, no other
damage or faults to report, some light wear and a warm patina. The pictures
form part of the description and condition report.
Measures: diameter 54.8cm; 37.6g.
Please look at all the pictures, they are a really important part of the description and condition report.
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On 08/06/2023 at 22:21:40 AEST, seller added the following information: