 1830 Horticultural Society of Charleston, South Carolina Medal. Silver. 38.0 mm. 471.8 gns. By Wright & Bale. Nearly Extremely Fine. Awarded to Joseph E. Winthrop for the best artichokes. Pale silver gray with iridescent blue-green and pale rose toning. Reverse rim scrape. The front shows a tree in fruit while the back has the award inscriptions. Extremely rare, possibly unique.
Ex W. E. Woodward's 69th Sale (October 13, 1884, lot 1237A), Garrett Collection (Bowers & Ruddy, March 25, 1981, lot 2101).
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