Birmingham Town Hall, Opening Musical Festival, October 1834, white metal medal by T Halliday

Obv: A view of the town hall, its dimensions in the exergue

Rev: an interior view of the hall, details in exergue

Condition: Extremely fine

References: BHM 1675; Taylor 108b

Notes: Birmingham’s new Town Hall was opened with a concert for the benefit of the General Hospital on 7th October 1834. One of the architects mentioned on the medal (JA Hansom) also patented the horse-drawn cab of that name. Currently the Town Hall, the exterior of which is still much as featured on these medals, is the subject of some long-needed restoration.

Price: £40