Token - British Industries Fair 1924 J. R. Gaunt and Son Ltd.
1924 year| Aluminium | 3.79 g | 37.5 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | J.R. Gaunt & Son Birmingham |
| Type | Medals › Advertising medallions |
| Year | 1924 |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 3.79 g |
| Diameter | 37.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#391769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIR 1924
STAND J.12.
< . >
J.R.GAUNT & SON LTD.
MANUFRS. OF
BADGES, BUTTONS, BUCKLES,
MEDALS, WHISTLES, SOUVENIRS,
FANCY ARTICLES, AND
ADVERTISING NOVELTIES,
MOTOR, ELECTRICAL ETC.
STAMPINGS.
Engraver: J.R.Gaunt
Edge
Plain
Comment
The British Industries Fair was an exhibition centre in Birmingham, England.
The large complex of buildings was built in 1920 and was situated between Castle Bromwich Aerodrome and the railway line. For two weeks every year it was the most visited attraction in the country.
(Wikipedia)
In 1924 it was held across 2 sites, London (April 28th to 9th May ) & Birmingham (12th May to 23rd May). The London dates suggest it was run in conjunction with the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley.
