Sir Richard Brown(e), 1st Baronet of London, 1644, a cast and chased silver-gilt military reward, unsigned, armoured bust three-quarters left, non vir sed virtvs, rev. for king and parliament 1644, armorial shield, chevron with three castles, three griffins’ heads around, 35 x 28mm, 11.27g (Platt II, p.59, type A [A1, this item]; MI I, 312/142; E 144). In high relief, gilding dulled, good very fine with integral suspension loop, rare £600-£800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Dr Jerome J. Platt Collection of 17th-Century Medals.

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A Fine Collection of British Historical and Commemorative Medals, Sotheby Auction, 9-10 March 1989, lot 35; Spink Auction 120, 9-10 July 1997, lot 335

Richard Brown (c. 1602-69) was a citizen and representative of London. He commanded a small army for Parliament in the neighbourhood of Abingdon; he was extensively and successfully employed by the party whose cause he had embraced, but becoming dissatisfied with their proceedings he attached himself to the Royalist cause. After the Restoration, he was created a baronet and elected Lord Mayor of London in 1660.