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Silver Gilt Medal Awarded to R.H.Bath Ltd

Based on historical horticultural archives, R. H. Bath, Limited (of The Floral Farms, Wisbech) was a prominent nursery firm that frequently exhibited at prestigious events, including The Grand Yorkshire Gala. 

• Award Context: R.H. Bath Ltd was known for displaying rare and choice flowers, such as Orchids and Cypripediums, at these events, often earning high praise and medals (e.g., silver medals).

• The Grand Yorkshire Gala: This was an annual, prestigious horticultural show held in York (often associated with gatherings at Harker’s Hotel or Bootham Park). 

    Note: R.H. Bath, Ltd. was a significant commercial nursery active in the

 early 20th century, particularly known for carnations, tulips, and 

Orchids.

Italian Style Micro-Mosaic Flower Oval Pin Brooch

Italian Style Micro-Mosaic Flower Oval Pin Brooch

This item is a vintage Italian micro-mosaic flower oval pin brooch, a prized collector's item known for its intricate hand-set glass tesserae. 

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  Design: Features a hand-set floral bouquet on a blue background, framed by a twisted metal border. 

Origin & Material: Handcrafted in Italy, typically using glass tiles set into a brass or base metal frame. 

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  Dimensions: Similar antique examples measure approximately
  
  4 cm4 cm
  
  4 cm
  
  by
  
  3 cm3 cm
  
  3 cm

York Pageant Medal Silver Gilt 1909

York Pageant Medal Silver Gilt 1909

York Pageant Medal 1909

Old Price Riots Medal

Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra Visit NORWICH 31st Oct 1866

This item is a modern reproduction of a 17th-century uniface portrait medal depicting King Charles I of England (who reigned from 1625 to 1649).

Here is a breakdown of what you are looking at:

1. The Obverse (Front)

• The Subject: It features the distinct profile of King Charles I, characterized by his long hair, iconic pointed beard, mustache, and a prominent "lovelock" strand of hair resting on his shoulder. He is depicted wearing a turn-down collar and classical Roman-style armor/mantle.

• Historical Context: During the English Civil War (1642–1651), both sides—but particularly the Royalists loyal to Charles I—commissioned cast medals and badges. These were often worn as political statements of loyalty or given to military officers as rewards. Renowned contemporary medalists like Thomas Rawlins and Nicholas Briot designed many of the originals.

2. The Reverse (Back)

• The "R" Stamp: The flat, brushed back of the piece is stamped near the top with the letter "R". In the numismatic and antique trade, this explicitly denotes a Replica or modern reproduction.

• Purpose: Museums, gift shops, and educational manufacturers (such as Westair Reproductions in the UK) stamp historical copies with an "R" or "W" to prevent these pieces from being aged artificially and fraudulently sold as genuine 17th-century antiques.

Norfolk & Norwich School of Music Medal 1908

Norfolk & Norwich School of Music was a local institution in Norwich, England 

that specialized in musical education during the late

19th and early 20th centuries.

This is a genuine British historical commemorative medal from 1824. It was struck in white metal (or tin alloy) to mark the inaugural Norfolk and Norwich Triennial Musical Festival, which raised funds for the local hospital.

The small hole pierced at the top is very common for medals of this era, indicating that a previous owner wore it on a ribbon or pinned it to their clothing during the festivities.

Here is a full breakdown of the medal:

1. The Obverse (Front)

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  The Subject: Features the left-facing profile of King George IV wearing a laurel wreath (laureate), mimicking the classical style of Roman emperors.

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  The Inscription: > "GEORGE IV ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JAN 29 1820 IN THE 58 YEAR OF HIS AGE"

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  Context: George IV served as Prince Regent from 1811 until his father George III's death in January 1820, at which point he officially became King.

2. The Reverse (Back)

The reverse consists entirely of an elegant, multi-line inscription outlining the civic pride and purpose behind the medal:

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  The Inscription:
  
  "THIS MEDAL WAS STRUCK TO COMMEMORATE THE GRAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NORFOLK AND NORWICH HOSPITAL. SEPTEMBER A.D. MDCCCXXIV [1824]. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY, THE DUKES OF YORK, SUSSEX AND GLOUCESTER AND THE NOBILITY AND GENTRY CONNECTED WITH THE DISTRICT"

🎼 Historical Context: The 1824 Festival

While music festivals had been held intermittently in Norwich since 1788 to support the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital (founded in 1771), 1824 marked a massive turning point. It was the very first official Triennial Festival, establishing a formal tradition where massive choral and orchestral events were held every three years.

Because it was granted royal patronage by King George IV and his royal brothers (the Dukes of York, Sussex, and Gloucester), the 1824 event became a high-society sensation. It was an overwhelming success, raising over £2,400 (a massive sum at the time) for the hospital and securing the festival's legacy as one of the most important recurring musical events in 19th-century Britain.

16th-century medal by Leone Leoni depicting the Genoese admiral Andrea Doria. Currently on view on the third floor of Frick Madison, this maritime-themed medal was cast by the artist as a token of gratitude to its subject, who singlehandedly freed Leone after the artist was sentenced to a galley in the admiral’s fleet. As Andrea Doria waged war on pirates in the western Mediterranean.

This Turn Of The Century 25-year award pin is from the service organization, Daughters of Rebekah. An international association and branch of the Independent Order Of Odd Fellows. The pink enamel flower features a gold-tone wreath with the number 25 in the center. The flower is hanging from a gold and green enamel striped bar pin. It measures approximately 1 1/2 inches from top to bottom. It is marked, “Washington 2778” on the back.

1937 Norwich Lads Club Coronation Medal.

1872 Silver Prize Medal To E.Bradford Of Clapham.

Masonic Mark Degree Brest Jewel Member. Named On Case Bro. Charles Plumb Union Mark 233.