Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

Jamaica, Opening of Suffield School, 1856, a white metal medal by J. Taylor, bust of William Carey three-quarters right, wearing frock coat, rev. façade of the school, 26mm; Opening of Suffield School, 1856, a white metal medal, unsigned, 26mm [2]. Very fine, neat piercing at top of second £80-100

The medals commemorate a new building for the public school first opened in Falmouth in 1814 by the Reverend John Rowe. Originally called the ‘Suffered’ School, the name was later changed to Suffield