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Pendant

1820 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Gold medalet with a portrait medallion of George III, signed by Thomas Wyon. The back engraved with the crown, the Royal monogram and the inscription Obt. 29th Jan 1820 Act. 81.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraved and enamelled gold
Brief description
Gold medalet with a portrait medallion of George III, signed by Thomas Wyon. The back engraved with the crown, the Royal monogram and the inscription Obt. 29th Jan 1820 Act. 81., England, 1820
Physical description
Gold medalet with a portrait medallion of George III, signed by Thomas Wyon. The back engraved with the crown, the Royal monogram and the inscription Obt. 29th Jan 1820 Act. 81.
Dimensions
  • Height: 3.6cm
  • Width: 2.8cm
  • Depth: 0.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • crowned monogram (For King George III)
  • inscribed Obt. 29th Jan 1820 Act. 81. (The back)
  • signed Thomas Wyon (artist's signature)
Credit line
Given by Dame Joan Evans
Object history
Historical significance: To commemorate the death of King George III in 1820
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.110-1962

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Record createdJuly 20, 2006
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