13th Mar, 2020 15:00
The Sporting Medals & Trophies Auction
A GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CUP GOLD MEDAL 1901
GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CUP GOLD MEDAL 1901,
awarded to Neil Gilson of Rangers F.C., the obverse with architectural landscape scene in relief, with scrolling banners inscribed 'Sports Section' and 'Exhibition Cup Won by Rangers F.C.', marked 18c, the reverse with Glasgow Coat of Arms in relief and with scrolling banner inscribed 'Glasgow International Exhibition 1901', 24mm high including bale
Note: Neil Gibson made 184 appearance in his eleven years at Rangers F.C., and was capped for Scotland fourteen times. Rangers won the International Exhibition Cup on 9 September 1901, beating Celtic 3-1 in the final. The tournament was part of the Glasgow International Exhibition, and this medal appears to depict the 'Eastern Palace', one of the structures specially built for the exhibition.
Provenance: This was purchased by the current vendor at Christie's Football Memorabilia Auction in September 2006.
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Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £500 - £800
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9.4g weight
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