Medallion
1670-1680 (made)
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Object Type
This little silver medallion was among the contents of an embroidered casket used by a young girl, Martha Edlin, to store her small personal possessions. It is stamped with an image of King Charles II.
People
A group of Martha Edlin's (1660-1725) possessions from her childhood, including this medallion, were kept in the casket, cherished by her descendants and passed down through the female line in her family for over three hundred years. We know little about her life, except that she married a man called Richard Richmond and appears to have been a prosperous widow, with daughters and grandchildren, living in Pinner in Greater London at the time she drew up her will.
This little silver medallion was among the contents of an embroidered casket used by a young girl, Martha Edlin, to store her small personal possessions. It is stamped with an image of King Charles II.
People
A group of Martha Edlin's (1660-1725) possessions from her childhood, including this medallion, were kept in the casket, cherished by her descendants and passed down through the female line in her family for over three hundred years. We know little about her life, except that she married a man called Richard Richmond and appears to have been a prosperous widow, with daughters and grandchildren, living in Pinner in Greater London at the time she drew up her will.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Stamped silver and beaded border |
| Brief description | Round silver medallion stamped with a portrait of King Charles II, made in England, 1670-1680 |
| Physical description | Round silver medallion stamped with a portrait of King Charles II enclosed in a beaded border. The medallion forms a slight point at the centre bottom, and at the centre top is a tab with a hole threaded with a silver loop for hanging. |
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| Gallery label | British Galleries:
MARTHA EDLIN'S TOYS AND JEWELLERY Martha Edlin's silver toys and jewellery came to the Museum in her casket. Some are practical, such as the manicure set and the bodkin which was used for threading ribbons. She may have played with the tiny silver trenchers (plates), spoons and salts. The round locket and heart-shaped box are stamped with images of King Charles II.(27/03/2003) |
| Credit line | Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund and Art Fund |
| Object history | Previously on loan to the V&A since 1927 Purchased. Registered File number 1989/1572. |
| Production | From Martha Edlin's casket |
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| Summary | Object Type This little silver medallion was among the contents of an embroidered casket used by a young girl, Martha Edlin, to store her small personal possessions. It is stamped with an image of King Charles II. People A group of Martha Edlin's (1660-1725) possessions from her childhood, including this medallion, were kept in the casket, cherished by her descendants and passed down through the female line in her family for over three hundred years. We know little about her life, except that she married a man called Richard Richmond and appears to have been a prosperous widow, with daughters and grandchildren, living in Pinner in Greater London at the time she drew up her will. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.451-1990 |
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| Record created | May 5, 1999 |
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