2009.006.002
Object Title
John Counter Chain of Office
Object Name
Chain of Office
Date Made
1853
Materials
Gold
Eminent Figure
John Counter
Catalogue Number
2009.006.002
Dimensions

Chain Length: 80.01 cm Medallion Diameter: 6.51 cm

Description

A gold medallion and chain presented by Council to Mayor John Counter in 1853 in honour of his seven terms as mayor. The medallion depicts the City of Kingston Coat of Arms of the time.

History

The chain of office was presented to Mayor John Counter by Kingston City Council 1853, in honour of his seven terms as mayor.