A fantastic and comprehensive collection of 12 silver and bronze medals, all awarded to Rev H.B. Hare. This set includes:
- Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society 45mm silver medal, 37.57g, 1891 for 'Photo Landscape'
- London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company 40mm silver medal, 36.75g, to "The Amateur Photographer"
- Gloucestershire Photographic Society 45mm silver medal, 50.40g, 1888 for "The Fry"
- Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society 45mm bronze medal, first class, 1895, for photo study
- Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society 45mm bronze medal, first class, 1886, for photo "Wood and River"
- Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society 45mm bronze medal, first class, 1887, for photo "Thirsty Moments"
- Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society 45mm bronze medal, first class, 1890, for Landscape
- Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society 45mm bronze medal, first class, 1888, for Interior
- Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society 45mm bronze medal, second class, 1889, for photo study
- London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company 40mm bronze medal, 36.75g
- Liverpool Amateur Photographic Association 44mm bronze medal, 1888, International Exhibition
- Cheltenham Photographic Society 38mm bronze medal, 1896, for Landscapes
Also accompanying this lot is two daguerrotypes, one of a young man (this somewhat faded and with the case lid detached) and another of an older lady.
All medals are housed in their original fitted cases and are generally about as struck. A wonderful set from a clearly very accomplished early photographer.
Rev Henry Bassano Hare (1827-1909) was a prominent late 19th century British clergyman and amateur landscape photographer who was highly active during the 1880s and 1890s. Described by contemporary records as "one of the most successful amateur photographers" in his region, he regularly participated in national competitions and major photographic societies.