Henry Jephson (1798-1878) earned a medical degree in 1824 at Glasgow University. He was a surgeon-apothecary, who built a high class practice in Warwickshire and became a philanthrophist. He retired in 1848 because of blindness. The spring off the River Leam was rediscovered in 1784 and the Leamington Spa pumphouse was built in 1814. The adjoining garden of circa 15 acres was designed in 1834, and upon completion in 1843, it was named in honor of Dr. Jephson, who had actively promoted the Spa.
- Medal
White metal. England 1846. Signed. Lifetime. On the occasion of opening Jephson’s Gardens.
- Size
50 mm
- Artist
John Ottley (active 1809-1850) British medallist John Ottley (active 1809-1850), British medallist and engraver of token of the first half of the 19th century. He is best known for a series of tokens
- Obverse
Clothed bust slightly turned to left in high relief; in a curve at left and right, HENRY JEPHSON ESQUIRE M.D.
- Reverse
Jephson’s mansion; in a curve at top BEECH LAWN LEAMINGTON; in exergue, THE RESIDENCE OF / H. JEPHSON ESQ. M.D. in two lines, below OTTLEY incused.
- Ref
Storer 1813
