Antique Religious Father Theobald Mathew Temperance Medal Medallion
DESCRIPTION
Antique Religious Father Theobald Mathew Temperance medal. This heavy high relief medal depicting the head of father Theobald Mathew (1790-1856). Known as the father of the Temperance movement Theobald Mathew was a priest who promoted total abstinence reform in Cork by establishing a teetotalism society in 1838. This metal medal was most likely struck in his lifetime by either his society or by another teetotaling society.
Words on front: "Here goes in the name of God" Theobald Mathew
A great addition to your antique religious or temperance collection or birthday gift for a friend.
MEASUREMENTS
Medal measures 2" long by 1.5" wide and weighs 1.6oz.
CONDITION
In nice condition with signs of use commensurate with age - (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).
Antique Religious Father Theobald Mathew Temperance medal. This heavy high relief medal depicting the head of father Theobald Mathew (1790-1856). Known as the father of the Temperance movement Theobald Mathew was a priest who promoted total abstinence reform in Cork by establishing a teetotalism society in 1838. This metal medal was most likely struck in his lifetime by either his society or by another teetotaling society.
Words on front: "Here goes in the name of God" Theobald Mathew
A great addition to your antique religious or temperance collection or birthday gift for a friend.
MEASUREMENTS
Medal measures 2" long by 1.5" wide and weighs 1.6oz.
CONDITION
In nice condition with signs of use commensurate with age - (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).
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