1076088 | SCOTLAND. John Campbell White. (Baron, 1843-1908). No Date (c.1928) AV Medal. PCGS SP63. Edge: DAVID WALKER. 1928. 38mm. 27.55gm. THE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD OVERTOUN. Three-quarters portrait, left / DUMBARTON BURGH ACADEMY// DUX IN CLASSICS. Arms of Coventry with elephant and castle; hallmarks stamped below inscribed banner [J•M] - [5][.625][anchor][C].

Awarded to David Walker for Dux in Classics, 1928.

Includes original case.J. Dunlop, 153 High Street, Dumbarton.


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John Campbell White was the first Baron of Overtoun, and a Scottish chemical manufacturer, supporter of religious causes, philanthropist and Liberal politician. He was raised to the peerage by Gladstone in 1893, and in 1905 was granted the Freedom of the City of Rutherglen (where his chemical works was based), following being honoured in the same fashion by Dumbarton two years earlier, in recognition of his philanthropic endeavours. White's persona as a generous and committed Scottish Presbyterian was at odds with his exploitation of the workers at his Shawfield Chemical Works, the source of his great wealth.

Dumbarton Academy is a mixed secondary school in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland.

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