I was amazed to find that Alexander Kirkwood & Co, founded in 1826, are still active as medallists. I asked them if they knew the engraver and got this reply almost instantly. Their longevity might be a useful start of another E-Sylum string about the earliest established but still operating, medallists.

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We produced the dies and struck the medals for the 700th Anniversary. According to my father, we took part in a supply and design competition and won the order. I think the dies and medals, not to mention the medal cases are the finest example of all the medals we have ever produced.