GREAT BRITAIN. City of Birmingham Mayoral Gold Badge, 1907. ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
69.69 x 46.41 mm, 47.04 gms. Obverse: Arms of the city of Birmingham in red, blue and white enamel superimposed on a kite shield, wreath around, crown with arm holding hammer and banner above; Reverse: Hand engraved flourishes and legend CITY OF BIRMINGHAM / HENRY JAMES SAYER / LORD MAYOR / 1906 . 1907, hallmarks in lower half. This handsome and nicely preserved example displays rich dusty orange patina with intact enamel, though minor chipping is noticed on the arm above the crown. Despite its shortcomings a lovely example of this seldom encountered badge.
Estimate: $1500.00- $2500.00
Price realized | 1'700 USD |
Starting price | 900 USD |