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Ref: 6579

Scotland, Glasgow, Sandyford Burns Club, Director’s Medal circa 1893, in plush fitted case of issue from John Boyd (silversmith, Glasgow). Rare.

 

 

Obv: (engraved) a pair of dogs, one standing to left, one lying to right, SANDYFORD BURNS CLUB above, INSTITUTED 1893 below, portrait of Robert Burns engraved on suspender, a thistle each side

 

Rev: blank for naming

 

All within a foliate border, with bar named DIRECTOR

 

 

Condition: Almost extremely fine, attractive; Diameter: 38x45mm approx

 

Reference: -

 

Notes: Sandyford is an area of western central Glasgow. Sandyford Burns Club still exists.

 

 

Price £175

 

 

Scotland, Glasgow, Sandyford Burns Club, Director’s Medal circa 1893Scotland, Glasgow, Sandyford Burns Club, Director’s Medal circa 1893
Scotland, Glasgow, Sandyford Burns Club, Director’s Medal circa 1893

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