Lot 844
The Mary Wakefield Memorial, 1912, Bronze Medallion by P. V. Dautel

Ancient, Medieval & Milled British, World & Islamic Coins | 113
Auction: 18 October 2023 at 10:00 BST
Estimate: £150 - £200
Description
The Mary Wakefield Memorial, 1912, Bronze Medallion (149mm/532gm) by P. V. Dautel. Three quarter facing bust of Wakefield right. Rev, MUSIC IS A FAIR AND GLORIOUS GIFT FROM GOD, within, A FOUNDER OF VILLAGE CHORAL COMPETITIONS, ancient lyre and wreath below. In stunning original oak case of issue with brass inner plaques commemorating the winning towns for sight reading. Last dated WITHYHAM 1939, the final award before the outbreak of war. Good Extremely Fine, richly toned, an impressive piece.

