11th Apr, 2024 14:30
The Sporting Auction | Part Two: The Celtic Story
JIMMY QUINN OF CELTIC F.C., SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE GOLD MEDAL FOR YEAR OF ACHIEVEMENT
1907/08
the obverse with pierced green enamel four leaf clover, inscribed CELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB 1908 to border, the reverse inscribed PRESENTED BY THE DIRECTORS OF CELTIC F.C. TO CELTIC TEAM IN RECOGNITION OF RECORD ACHIEVED BY WINNING THE FOLLOWING TROPHIES IN 1907/08. SCOTTISH CUP, GLASGOW CUP, GLASGOW CHARITY CUP, SCOTTISH LEAGUE CHAMP, inscribed to rim JAMES QUINN
Note: 'He was the keystone in the greatest team the Celts ever had' - Willie Maley
Between 1901 and 1915, Jimmy Quinn played for Celtic over 331 times, scoring 216 goals and winning a rake of trophies in the process. He is quite simply one of the all time greats.
This rare, important and unusual medal marks a year of monumental success for Celtic, a record year.
(approx. 15g)
2.5cm diameter
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Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500
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