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