Mervyn Mitton Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 ................................................................http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2013/post-6209-0-99445800-1358690629.jpgclick................................. This lovely bronze agricultural prize medallion was made in 1874. It is a general presentation, since they have included most farmyard animals and birds. The artists name is on the front and also, Birmingham. Just think of the history that has happened over the past 138 years. Strange that it has an English Church spire on the right - and Zulu huts on the left. Although it was made in Birmingham and named for Scotland, perhaps they sold the same medallion in Sth. Africa as well - and just changed the area name ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 ............................................................http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2013/post-6209-0-95169500-1358691222.jpgclick............................. The casting around the rim says - WEST LOTHIAN AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. INSTITUTED 1803 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 ...............................................................http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2013/post-6209-0-97456900-1358691417.jpgCLICK............................... This is the central panel with award details : AWARDED TO ANTny. BRYCE BLACKSTON. BEST 2 YEAR OLD BULL 1874 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 ..............................................................http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2013/post-6209-0-33053200-1358691805.jpgCLICK.................................. This nicely made bronze medallion was made to commemorate the proposed Coronation of King Edward 8th. in 1937 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 ...............................................................http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2013/post-6209-0-01754100-1358692456.jpgclick.............................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 .................................................................http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2013/post-6209-0-28071900-1358692658.jpgclick............................... Interesting that the figure of Brittania is holding the Edward Crown and the Sword of State ready to present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Mervyn I doubt if the they are Zulu huts on the Scottish agriicultural medal more like crofts or grain stores. The Edward VIII medal was struck in bronze and lead, the maker is unrecorded, as you are aware coronation medals fro Edward VIII are much more plentiful than those for George VI, as he never got crowned people bought thenm up in large numbers and treasured them. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Another nice silver Agricultural Show medallion. This one is from South Africa - 1929 - and the famous Boer War Siege town of Kimberley. ....................................................................http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2013/post-6209-0-50501700-1362492844.jpgclick............................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 ......................................................................http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2013/post-6209-0-20978800-1362493031.jpgclick............................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilco Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Hi Mervyn, I think those circular structures on the first medal you posted are hay stacks or hay ricks - there is a nice picture of the sort of thing I'm trying to describe here http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/galleries/index.php?Action=4&obID=240&home=1 Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Mervyn, What does an Afrihander bull look like? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I wonder If this is the Henry Nash Webber, born Glen Lynden Easter Cape 1879, died Aberdeen Eastern Cape 1960, He is the only South African from that period with this name so I would have thought quite likely. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 Afrikander. Big and solid - think of Chris. Perhaps he could post a picture ? Mervyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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paul wood Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Does Chris really look like this? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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