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January 12, 2017 04:00 PMCalender
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George IV Scottish Silver Horticultural Medal

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$461$375
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2975BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 12, 2017 4:00PM

Description:

George IV Scottish Silver Horticultural Medal, Aberdeen, c. 1825, maker's mark "GB" possibly for George Booth, oval medallion with a ropetwist rim, engraved to each side, one side reading: "From the Aberdeenshire Horticultural Society," the other: "Reward of Merit To Alex Hurrey Gardener to Mrs Rufsell Arbidy Cottage for the best Six Preserved Apples May 1825," lg. 3 3/8 in., approx. 1.1 troy oz.
Estimate $200-250


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George Booth