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Token, brass (?) of W. Griffin (medallist) marking
Griffin, William (maker)
Science Museum
London, United Kingdom
Token, brass (?) of W. Griffin (medallist) marking the opening of the Thames Tunnel, 1842 [sic; opened 1843]. 22mm diameter. Obverse, scene of twin tunnel entrances [as in prints], legend Thames Tunnel commenced 1824 opened 1842. Reverse, centre exergue, laurel swag and small profile head to left of Sir I M Brunel; legend, Wm Griffin 27 Lombard St. Publisher of the National, Society, and Other Medals
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- Title: Token, brass (?) of W. Griffin (medallist) marking
- Creator: Griffin, William (maker)
- Date Created: 1842
- Location: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Physical Dimensions: diameter: 2 x 22 mm
- Type: token
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