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Ref: 1217 

Lancashire, Makerfield Ploughing Society established 1857, silver frosted prize medal, awarded 1887, by J Park


Obv: two horsedrawn ploughs in a field, half-timbered farmhouse and farm buildings in background

Rev: engraved Won by Josh. Evans Esqr FOR BEST TRAM OF HORSES ON THE FIELD Feby. 1887 within corn wreath, MAKERFIELD PLOUGHING SOCIETY ESTABLISHED 1857 around


Condition: About as issued, attractive, contained in glazed lunettes and with ornate silver suspension loop, minor rim stains; Diameter: 52mm

Notes: Makerfield is to the west of Wigan

Price £225

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