Lot Essay
Although uninscribed the above medal F.A. Cup Winner's medal represents the 1952-53 F.A. Cup final, when Blackpool defeated Bolton Wanderers 4-3. Usually known as the "Matthews final", Blackpool, in their third F.A. Cup final in six years trailed Bolton Wanderers 1-3 with 20 minutes remaining. With Taylor's passing and Matthews deadly crosses Blackpool managed to turn round this two goal deficit into a single goal advantage when Perry scored his sides fourth goal with seconds remaining.
A similar medal awarded to Stan Mortensen was sold in these rooms, 14th October 1992, Lot 21.