1898 BRITISH DAIRY FARMERS ASSOCIATION Sterling Silver Medal By J. A. Restall 42g
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:34899749 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom |
| Composition: Silver | Type: Medal |
| Brand: James Andrew Restall | Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated |
A note to all Ebay buyers:
Please note that Israeli mail service to most countries is limited because of the global pandemic and there are delays in the shipment and arrival of items to all destinations. Shipping procedures are slow and buyers must expect long mail time. Buyers must acknowledge these issues before making a bid. Thank you for the understanding.This auction is for a rare antique 1898
Sterling Silver Medal / Medallion of the
BRITI...SH DAIRYFARMERS ASSOCIATION
Engraved on rim:
AWARDED TO W. TAMLIN FOR
INCUBATORS 1898
Made by the silversmith, jeweller and medallists
James Andrew Restall
Which was active between 1887 - 1906
Depicting a very well detailed high relief of a dairy cow and a goat ona farm house scene. The reverse side is depicting Cheese products andmanufacturing tools of cheese.
Marked:
BRITISH DAIRY FARMERS ASSOCIATION
FOUNDED 1876
With nice clear hallmarks of the silversmith, James Andrew Restall, AssayOffice of Birmingham, Date mark "Y" for 1898 and the the Lion markfor 925 silver quality:
[J.A.R] – [Lion] – [Y] – [Anchor]
Size: 4.7 cm in diameter andabout 0.35 cm thick.
Weight: about 42 grams.
Condition:
The item is clearly a very finequality art work showing some age and old patina. It has 4 symmetrical dents on the rimwhich may have been done for a stand/bracket piece where the medal waspresented on. One side has the remains of a fine layer of yellow wax. I did notattempt to clean it since I have no idea how to do it properly.
Anextremely attractive and well-made piece! A note to all Ebay buyers :
Please keep in mind that if you buy this item, the shipping time can be very long due to the global epidemic. I can not guarantee that the arrival of the item to your destination will be with-in the promised eBay time table.I will be happy to send any additionalphoto’s or answer any questions upon request, so please ask if you are unsureabout this item!
PayPal is the only method of payment accepted.
Payment isdue within 1 day of close of auctionWinningbidder agrees to pay shipping/handling cost by priority air mail services. Shipment cost: to USA: $12.50, to Canada: $14.50, to the U.K. & Europe: $10.50, to Australia: $18.50 and inside Israel $4.50. I normally use Priority Mail with internet tracking for items valued up to $100. If the customer prefers a courier-basedshipping service such as EMS (Express Mail Service with Internet tracking & Insurance)and is willing to cover the higher costs, I will be happy to accommodate.In the case of lost or damaged items, Priority Airmail coverscompensation for the item value & postage costs up to $100 maximum. Higher levels of compensation are includedonly in the EMS services. Ittakes up to 3 or more weeks for delivery. Sometimes postal service is gettingslower especially at weekends and holiday. Occasionally there may be delaysbecause of extra security checks at the post office. Please see note above on the global epidemic delays. I haveearned my high feedback record by being honest, fair and by describingitems for sale as accurately as possible. If any buyer finds that this isnot the case, I will gladly refund. (Buyer is responsible for shippingcharges).Thank you & Good luck!
Please note that Israeli mail service to most countries is limited because of the global pandemic and there are delays in the shipment and arrival of items to all destinations. Shipping procedures are slow and buyers must expect long mail time. Buyers must acknowledge these issues before making a bid. Thank you for the understanding.This auction is for a rare antique 1898
Sterling Silver Medal / Medallion of the
BRITI...SH DAIRYFARMERS ASSOCIATION
Engraved on rim:
AWARDED TO W. TAMLIN FOR
INCUBATORS 1898
Made by the silversmith, jeweller and medallists
James Andrew Restall
Which was active between 1887 - 1906
Depicting a very well detailed high relief of a dairy cow and a goat ona farm house scene. The reverse side is depicting Cheese products andmanufacturing tools of cheese.
Marked:
BRITISH DAIRY FARMERS ASSOCIATION
FOUNDED 1876
With nice clear hallmarks of the silversmith, James Andrew Restall, AssayOffice of Birmingham, Date mark "Y" for 1898 and the the Lion markfor 925 silver quality:
[J.A.R] – [Lion] – [Y] – [Anchor]
Size: 4.7 cm in diameter andabout 0.35 cm thick.
Weight: about 42 grams.
Condition:
The item is clearly a very finequality art work showing some age and old patina. It has 4 symmetrical dents on the rimwhich may have been done for a stand/bracket piece where the medal waspresented on. One side has the remains of a fine layer of yellow wax. I did notattempt to clean it since I have no idea how to do it properly.
Anextremely attractive and well-made piece! A note to all Ebay buyers :
Please keep in mind that if you buy this item, the shipping time can be very long due to the global epidemic. I can not guarantee that the arrival of the item to your destination will be with-in the promised eBay time table.I will be happy to send any additionalphoto’s or answer any questions upon request, so please ask if you are unsureabout this item!
PayPal is the only method of payment accepted.
Payment isdue within 1 day of close of auctionWinningbidder agrees to pay shipping/handling cost by priority air mail services. Shipment cost: to USA: $12.50, to Canada: $14.50, to the U.K. & Europe: $10.50, to Australia: $18.50 and inside Israel $4.50. I normally use Priority Mail with internet tracking for items valued up to $100. If the customer prefers a courier-basedshipping service such as EMS (Express Mail Service with Internet tracking & Insurance)and is willing to cover the higher costs, I will be happy to accommodate.In the case of lost or damaged items, Priority Airmail coverscompensation for the item value & postage costs up to $100 maximum. Higher levels of compensation are includedonly in the EMS services. Ittakes up to 3 or more weeks for delivery. Sometimes postal service is gettingslower especially at weekends and holiday. Occasionally there may be delaysbecause of extra security checks at the post office. Please see note above on the global epidemic delays. I haveearned my high feedback record by being honest, fair and by describingitems for sale as accurately as possible. If any buyer finds that this isnot the case, I will gladly refund. (Buyer is responsible for shippingcharges).Thank you & Good luck!
