1965 Winston Churchill Sterling Silver Commemorative Medal, Spink & Sons cheapest Ltd, London, Hallmarked.

Description: This sterling silver commemorative medal was produced following the death of Winston Churchill in 1965. The obverse has a bust by F.Kovaks of Churchill with books and paint brushes on a shelf. The reverse has an image taken from a cartoon by David Low of a soldier on a beach raising his arm with closed fist at an enemy bomber plane flying overhead with the famous quote "Very Well Alone" as England believed they were going to be fighting the war against Germany by themselves. This medal is stamped SILVER on the edge and is in great condition - lustrous with a pleasing tone. The original case opens and shuts nicely.

Dimensions: Diameter: 38mm, weight 28.8 grams.

Notes of Interest: Spink & Son was established 1666. They are known as an auction and collectibles company known principally for their sales of coins, banknotes, stock and bond certificates and medals. They also deal in philatelic items, wine and spirits, and other collectible items. John Spink founded a goldsmith's and pawnbroker's business near Lombard Street, London, in 1666. cheapest The Great Fire of London caused a temporary relocation before Spink returned to the rebuilt Lombard Street. In 1770 the firm moved to 2 Gracechurch Street where they traded in jewellery and coins. In the 1850s, Spink started to deal in oriental art and in the 1880s they bought the Soho Mint and began to design and manufacture medals.

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