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Liverpool, 700th Anniversary of the Foundation of Liverpool, bronze medal by C. J. Allen, King John presenting charter to kneeling male figure representing Liverpool, reverse three masted ship, 64mm, in case of issue. Extremely fine (£30-40)

Charles John Allen (1862-1955), sculptor and medallist, educated at the Lambeth School of Art and the Royal Academy Schools, instructor in Sculpture and Vice Principal of the Liverpool City Art School.