Martin Folkes
Martin Folkes, bronze medal, 1740, by J. Dassier, draped bust of Folkes wearing cap, rev. ornamental border, SOCIETATIS REGALIS LONDINI SODALIS MDCCXL, (FELLOW OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON 1740). 54 mm. (MI. 558/185). Extremely fine. £Sold
Martin Folkes. (1690- 1754).Antiquary. Succeeded Hans Sloane as President of the Royal Society in 1741. Also President of the Society of Antiquaries. An active Freemason he was Deputy Grand Master of the Freemasons in 1724.
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