Holborn Restaurant 1874 69mm diameter in copper, unsigned, Obverse: Interior view of the restaurant, with ribbon in exergue inscribed: PRESENTED BY THE PROPRIETORS, 'To H.E. Marriott Esq.', Reverse: Interior view of the restaurant with guests standing between columns Above: HOLBORN, Below: RESTAURANT Estd. 1874, 217.34 grammes, BHM 2990, Eimer 1640, EF with some peck marks on the edge
Holborn Restaurant 1874 (struck around 1895) 69mm diameter and weighing 236 grammes, struck in lead with a bronzed finish Eimer 1640, BHM 2990. Obverse: A group of figures congregated around a grand entrance HOLBORN. In exergue: RESTAURANT ESTd. 1874, Reverse: Couples dancing on a large ballroom floor. Below PRESENTED BY THE PROPRIETORS, to Mr. J.E. Thorpe Esq. July 7th 1897, VF with some edge bruises. A total of 34 inscriptions are so far recorded of the recipients of the medal between 1893 and 1897. Established in 1874, the restaurant was the grandest establishment of its kind in London and held a unique position in London social life. Many of its facilities were available for private hire, with the King's Hall capable of accommodating 500 diners. The room is described as the 'Home of Golf, Hockey and Tennis clubs holding Annual Reunions'. The restaurant operated until 1954. It was demolished in 1955.
Holborn Restaurant 1874 (struck around 1895) 69mm diameter and weighing 209 grammes, struck in lead with a bronzed finish Eimer 1640, BHM 2990. Obverse: A group of figures congregated around a grand entrance HOLBORN. In exergue: RESTAURANT ESTd. 1874, Reverse: Couples dancing on a large ballroom floor. Below PRESENTED BY THE PROPRIETORS, Henri Gros Esq. Dec 17th 1895, VF. A total of 34 inscriptions are so far recorded of the recipients of the medal between 1893 and 1897. Established in 1874, the restaurant was the grandest establishment of its kind in London and held a unique position in London social life. Many of its facilities were available for private hire. The King's Hall could accommodate 500 diners. The room is described as the 'Home of Golf, Hockey and Tennis clubs holding Annual Reunions'. The restaurant operated until 1954. It was demolished in 1955.
Holborn Restaurant 1874 Eimer 1640 69mm diameter struck in lead. Obverse a group of figures congregated around a grand entrance. HOLBORN Exergue. RESTAURANT ESTd 1874. Reverse Couples dancing on a large ballroom floor, below PRESENTED BY THE PROPRIETORS 'to C.J.Shoppee .Esq. Sep.29th 1894 about EF with a few small rim nicks
£50
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