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1887 Queen Victoria Jubilee - Perth Town Hall medal

Stokes & Martin
1887
Overview

Round brass medal, small hole punched into top centre. Portrait of Queen Victoria on front and Perth Town Hall on reverse.

Historical information

Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1887 was celebrated at many places in Australia. This Western Australian version depicts the Perth Town Hall. George Shenton (Jr.) served as Chairman of Perth City Council from 1876-77; and as mayor in 1880-84 and 1886-88.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-72-GMOB0258
Item type
Medallions
Themes
Buildings > Colonial
Material
Brass
Width
30 mm
Height or length
30 mm
Depth
2 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Front - VICTORIA JUBILEE 1887
Reverse - TOWN HALL PERTH W.A. G. SHENTON MAYOR

Contextual information

This is an example of a medallion given out to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.

Keywords
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee
Place made
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Year
1887
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Comparative significance criteria
Object’s condition or completeness
Last modified
Thursday, 17 October, 2024
Completeness
100
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1887 Queen Victoria Jubilee - Perth Town Hall medal
1887 Queen Victoria Jubilee - Perth Town Hall medal

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