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Mayor’s Jewel.
The Mayor’s Jewel is made from 18ct. gold
and shows the Town Crest.
It measures 2.75in. by 3.25in. Made in 1902 at the Accession of
Edward VII and is valued at £4,500.
The Mayor’s Chair. This handsome piece of furniture was made
by one of the Town’s former Mayor’s Councillor John
Farmer (1897-1899). It was built in 1897 and is valued at £1,320.
The Mayor’s Robes. The Mayor’s robes are made from red
wool with black velvet embellishment and fur collar and sleeves.
It is valued at £1,000, it is still worn ceremonially at the
annual Mayor Making and each monthly Council Meeting. It is complimented
with a bicorn hat as well as a ruff and chain.
The Mace. The Town’s Mace is made of silver gilt. Its top
is in the form of the State Crown surmounted by a Maltese Cross.
It was presented to the Town to mark the Silver Jubilee of King
George V and is valued at £12,500.
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