Lot 12: Walter Gilbert (1871–1946)

A Selection of Bronze Medallions and Metal Plaques, second half of 19th Century/early 20th Century comprising: an oval framed plaque, and a round plaque, both depicting biblical scenes, both stamped 'BROMSGROVE GUILD'; two further round plaques with the same biblical scene, with the words 'GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO', one mounted in marble; three rectangular figural plaques; together with two commemorative medallions, one for the Coronation of King George V, one to commemorate the Centenary (1813-1913) of William Crawford & Sons Ltd'; and a 'Medal of Merit' medallion for the South London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition of 1865, executed by Joseph Moore (1817-1901) and designed by R.W. Martin (10)

19th Century

: By direct family descent.

The Bromsgrove Guild of Applied Arts (1898–1966) was a company of modern artists and designers associated with the Arts and Crafts Movement, founded by Walter Gilbert.