Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

Victoria, Diamond Jubilee, 1897, Kings Norton Rural District Council, a silver medal by F. Bowcher for Spink, crowned bust left, rev. spire of St Nicholas’ church, 51mm (W & E 3476F.2). Practically mint state, beautifully toned, very rare; in red case of issue inscribed ‘Presented by T.A. Bayliss, Chairman of the Rural District Council of King’s Norton, in commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee of Victoria R et I, 1837–1897’ £90-120