$185
Bronze Cinque Ports Liberty Medal Awarded to Robert Wringe, c. 1901, suspended from a blue, yellow, and white ribbon, the obverse with shield over ribbon lettered "CINQUE PORTS," the reverse with two fish over an oyster shell, the edge engraved "R. WRINGE, 1901, BRIGHTLINGSEA.," in a fitted case, ht. 4 1/8, 1 7/8 in. Note: Robert Wringe was awarded this medal as captain of Sir Thomas Lipton's 1901 America's Cup Challenger, Shamrock II. Estimate $20-200 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-15
