Victoria lead "Holborn Restaurant" Medal 1897 MS61 NGC, BHM-2990, Eimer-1640. 68mm. Obv. "HOLBORN/RESTAURANT/ESTD 1874" between a figural scene. Rev. Grand ballroom, inscribed "Presented by the Proprietors to W. A. Sargeant Esq. Dec. 11th 1897." A scarce Medal in lead with majority coming to market in white metal or bronze, confirmed by auction records indicating a small handful having come to market in recent decades, and the clear product of a successful composition and mastery of proportion and depth. From the Abbeygate Collection of British Medals HID09801242017 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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