London 1908 Olympic Games participant's medal, designed by Bertram Mackennal, pewter, obverse depicting a Greek four-horsed chariot with the driver a
Hammer:
£320
Estimate:
£250 - £350
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London 1908 Olympic Games participant's medal, designed by Bertram Mackennal, pewter, obverse depicting a Greek four-horsed chariot with the driver and judge, ready to reward the winning athlete the victory palm, reverse depicting the winged figure of Fame standing on a globe with legend IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908, minted by Vaughton, Birmingham, diameter 50mm., weight 46gms., bears some wear to rim edge