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Auction: 20122 - Spink Numismatic e-Circulars 2 Part I: Toy Money, Tokens,Tickets and Medals
Lot: 803

'A PUMP FOR BEET-ROOT SUGAR WORKS'. International Exhibition, London, AE Prize Medal, 1862, by L C Wyon after D Maclise, Awarded to: PEEL, WILLIAMS & PEEL. CLASS VIII., Britannia surrounded by Industry, Arts, Science and Agriculture, 76.5mm., rubbed, very fine

The Official Report for the International Exhibition, London, 1862 reveals the recipient as Peel, Williams and Peel of the Soho Iron Works, Manchester, for the successful exhibition of a steam engine, an hydraulic press, and a pump for beet-root sugar works.



Further information of their inventions can be found here: https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/1862_London_Exhibition:_Catalogue:_Class_VIII.:_Peel,_Williams_and_Peel

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