Agricultural Medal For Best Cow

ManufacturerMade by George Jamieson and Son

Artist William George Jamieson (Aberdeen, Scotland, c.1874 - 1894)

Datec. 1881

Object NameMedal

Mediumsilver

ClassificationsApplied Art

DimensionsOverall: Diameter: 4.8 cm

AcquisitionPresented in 1990.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG008756

Keywords

About MeAgricultural presentation medal presented to James Noble of Dalherrick in 1881 for the 'best cow 2nd class' at Cluny in 1881. The relief landscape shows the castle in the background with a horse, cows, pigs and sheep in front and lettering ‘PRESENTED BY JOHN GORDON / OF CLUNY’. The reverse with raised wreath of wheat sheaves around the edges, tied at bottom with a ribbon, framing engraved inscription, ‘MR JAMES NOBLE, / Dalherrick FOR / BEST COW 2ND CLASS/ 1881’.

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A proud day for farmer James Noble! His favourite coo winning this presentation medal in front of Cluny Castle and presented by James Gordon of Cluny himself.