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London Bridge commemorative medal. 1831. John Garratt Mayor.

£18.00

Obverse

An illustration of the scene - the river Thames and London Bridge. Embankments left and right, five central arches, seven twin street lamps on bridge, four boats on river in foreground

Obverse. Lettering:
LENGTH 928 FT. WIDTH 56 FT. CARRIAGE WAY 36 FT.
WATER WAY 692 FEET
CENTRE ARCH 152
SIDE ARCHES 140
EXTREME 130
HEIGHT 55

Reverse. Central inscription in thirteen lines, the top and bottom lines curved.

Lettering:
NEW LONDON BRIDGE
THE FIRST STONE WAS LAID BY THE RT. HON - THE LORD MAYOR JOHN GARRATT ESQR ON THE 15 JUNE 1825 AND THE BRIDGE OPEN'D BY THEIR MAJESTIES THE 1ST. AUGST. 1831
COST 506'000 POUNDS

Edge Milled. 29mm

A little discolouration, otherwise EF.

Eimer# 1246, BHM# 1548



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