Medal
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1856
Materials
Silver plate and paper
Measurements
36 x 35 mm; 35 mm (Diameter)
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 939858.2.11
Summary
Silver plated (?) commemorative medal wrapped in paper: This / Mortar Board / was used on the occasion / of laying the / FOUNDATION STONE / of the Day School at / THORNGUMBALD / by / Miss Jane Dooby / niece to / J.E. Bulter Esqr. / June 9th 1856'; 'E Normond'; one of a collection of coins and medals contained in a small cardboard box bearing the name of Ollivant & Botsford Ltd., St. Ann Street, Manchester.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).