Saddleworth Pitt Club
Summary
2 medals featuring William Pitt. Blue riband attached to top of medal. Front of medal - Bust profile to 1 of William Pitt with legend "William Pitt. Aiiointed (sic) first lord of the treasury and chancellor of the exchequer Dec: 1783" Back of medal - Open wreath of oak and possibly mistletoe. With legend "Saddleworth Pitt Club 1818" and "The right hon william pitt. born may 28. 1759. died jan. 23. 1806. aged 47 years.
Display Label
Hancock, 1818 SADDLEWORTH PITT CLUB White metal medallion, with blue riband. Like the Manchester Pitt Club, this political society was a right wing club, dedicated to putting down Levellers and Republicans. Purchased (1982.146)
Object Name
Saddleworth Pitt Club
Creators Name
Date Created
1918
accession number
1982.146
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