Medallion
ca. 1781 (modelled), ca. 1785 (made)
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Medallion in jasperware with a gilt metal frame and white cameo relief of Sir William Herschel, astronomer and discoverer of Uranus. Bust to the right with name 'HERSCHEL' below. Uranus is represented together with Saturn to the right of the bust.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Jasperware with a gilt metal frame and white cameo relief |
| Brief description | Medallion in jasperware with a gilt metal frame and white cameo relief of Sir William Herschel, modelled by John Flaxman ca. 1781, made at Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, Etruria, ca. 1785. |
| Physical description | Medallion in jasperware with a gilt metal frame and white cameo relief of Sir William Herschel, astronomer and discoverer of Uranus. Bust to the right with name 'HERSCHEL' below. Uranus is represented together with Saturn to the right of the bust. |
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| Gallery label | Portrait medallion depicting Sir William Herschel, astronomer and discoverer of the planet Uranus (1738-1822)
Modelled by John Flaxman, made at the factory of Josiah Wedgwood, Etruria, Staffordshire, about 1781, this example made around 1785
Mark: 'Wedgwood', impressed
Jasperware with gilt metal frame
4956-1901(23/05/2008) |
| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
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| Accession number | 4956-1901 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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