16th Apr, 2025 11:00

The Bill Terry Archery Collection, Part III

 
Lot 26
 

26

THREE ROYAL BRITISH BOWMEN MEDALS AWARDED TO FRANCES AND MARY LEIGHTON, DATED 1856-7

each medal depicting on the front a trophy of archery tackle including a target, quiver, and hat, above a ribbon inscribed 'Ferat qui Ferit', encircled by the text 'Royal British Bowmen', the rear with central crown encircled by the text 'Dieu et mon droit' and a wreath, one made of white metal, inscribed 'Mary Leighton' and dated 1852, the other two inscribed 'Frances Christina Leighton', the copper alloy medal dated 1856 and the white metal medal dated 1857, two with ribbons (one missing), 5.0 cm (3)

Mary Leighton, née Parker, 1799–1864 was an artist known for her depictions of prominent Grand Tour sites, satirical treatments of contemporary fashions, and thoughtful portraits of friends and family. She was close friends with the Ladies of Llangollen. Notably, the only portrait from life of the Ladies of Llangollen is by Mary’s hand. She married Baldwin Leighton in 1832 and had six children, who Mary actively encouraged in drawing and painting. Frances Christina Leighton was Mary's eldest daughter, and was also an artist and antiquarian. She edited or otherwise aided in the publication of many registers and local histories of Shropshire and Worcestershire, including the Kyre Park Chapters (Athens and Lapka, 2013).

Sold for £80


 

each medal depicting on the front a trophy of archery tackle including a target, quiver, and hat, above a ribbon inscribed 'Ferat qui Ferit', encircled by the text 'Royal British Bowmen', the rear with central crown encircled by the text 'Dieu et mon droit' and a wreath, one made of white metal, inscribed 'Mary Leighton' and dated 1852, the other two inscribed 'Frances Christina Leighton', the copper alloy medal dated 1856 and the white metal medal dated 1857, two with ribbons (one missing), 5.0 cm (3)

Mary Leighton, née Parker, 1799–1864 was an artist known for her depictions of prominent Grand Tour sites, satirical treatments of contemporary fashions, and thoughtful portraits of friends and family. She was close friends with the Ladies of Llangollen. Notably, the only portrait from life of the Ladies of Llangollen is by Mary’s hand. She married Baldwin Leighton in 1832 and had six children, who Mary actively encouraged in drawing and painting. Frances Christina Leighton was Mary's eldest daughter, and was also an artist and antiquarian. She edited or otherwise aided in the publication of many registers and local histories of Shropshire and Worcestershire, including the Kyre Park Chapters (Athens and Lapka, 2013).

Auction: The Bill Terry Archery Collection, Part III, 16th Apr, 2025

TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

We are delighted to announce the upcoming live auction of the third part of the remarkable Bill Terry Archery Collection which will take place on 16th April 2025, at 11:00am at Olympia Auctions, London. This collection features an exceptional range of archery equipment, silver, pictures and related items covering the history of archery, toxophilites, and societies from the United Kingdom and beyond.

PUBLIC EXHIBITION:

Sunday 13th April: 12pm to 4pm
Monday 14th April: 10am to 7pm
Tuesday 15th April: 10am to 5pm

AUCTION:

Starts: Wednesday 16th April 2025, 11am precisely

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SALE CONTACT:

Henry Metcalf
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Simeon Beever
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Thomas Del Mar
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