Birmingham, Meeting of the British Association
Birmingham, Meeting of the British Association, bronze medal, 1849, by Allen and Moore, a female figure presents to Britannia, SCIENCE, ART & MANUFACTURES PROMOTED, rev. legend in eight lines with shield above, 32 mm, (BHM2352). Some discloration, good very fine and rare. £Sold
The Gentleman's Magazine records that this was the 19th meeting and 1122 attended.
The meeting took place at Bingley House, a former private residence. The following year it was knocked down to be replaced by Bingley Hall purpose-built for exhibitions.
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