Three heads, their necks decorated by civic chains, are being drawn swiftly through the air into the gaping jaws of a hippopotamus (l.) inscribed 'The Gulf of Oblivion'. The foremost is Wilkes, after him comes Brass Crosby, the outgoing Lord Mayor, and last a bull, representing Frederick Bull, who had recently been elected sheriff with Wilkes. On the ground is a furred livery gown on which rest the city arms and two sheriff's staves. Beneath the design is engraved "Exitus acta probat". 1 November 1771
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1771<div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1771-00-00T00:00:00Z/9</div>
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