Visit of King George of the Hellenes
Medal
1880 (made)
1880 (made)
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This bronze medal was struck to commemorate the visit of King George of Greece to the City of London, on 16th June 1880. The medal was made by the sculptor and medallist George Gammon Adams.
George I, King of the Hellenes (1845-1913) was the second son of Christian IX of Denmark and Princess Louise of Hesse-Cassel. He was elected to the Greek throne in 1863 when Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh was elected but refused on political grounds. George I was assassinated in 1913.
The visit of King George to England culminated in a visit to the City of London during which he was entertained to a dejeuner in the Guildhall and presented with an address contained in a gold box; the address was read by the Recorder of the City. This piece is one of the series of medals commissioned by the Corporation of London; 400 specimens were struck.
George Gammon Adams (b. 1821-1898) was a portrait sculptor and medallist. He designed and exhibited prize medals for the Great Exhibition. In 1852 he was chosen to model the death mask of Wellington. One of his public monuments is the 'Napier' statue in Trafalgar square.
George I, King of the Hellenes (1845-1913) was the second son of Christian IX of Denmark and Princess Louise of Hesse-Cassel. He was elected to the Greek throne in 1863 when Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh was elected but refused on political grounds. George I was assassinated in 1913.
The visit of King George to England culminated in a visit to the City of London during which he was entertained to a dejeuner in the Guildhall and presented with an address contained in a gold box; the address was read by the Recorder of the City. This piece is one of the series of medals commissioned by the Corporation of London; 400 specimens were struck.
George Gammon Adams (b. 1821-1898) was a portrait sculptor and medallist. He designed and exhibited prize medals for the Great Exhibition. In 1852 he was chosen to model the death mask of Wellington. One of his public monuments is the 'Napier' statue in Trafalgar square.
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| Title | Visit of King George of the Hellenes (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, George I King of the Hellenes visit to London 1880, by George Gammon Adams, English, ca. 1880 |
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| Object history | Given by the Corporation of the City of London in 1881. |
| Historical context | The visit of King George to England culminated in a visit to the City of London during which he was entertained to a dejeuner in the Guildhall and presented with an address contained in a gold box; the address was read by the Recorder of the City. This piece is one of the series of medals commissioned by the Corporation of London; 400 specimens were struck. [Text from Brown, Laurence, British Historical Medals 1837-1901. London: 1987.] |
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| Summary | This bronze medal was struck to commemorate the visit of King George of Greece to the City of London, on 16th June 1880. The medal was made by the sculptor and medallist George Gammon Adams. George I, King of the Hellenes (1845-1913) was the second son of Christian IX of Denmark and Princess Louise of Hesse-Cassel. He was elected to the Greek throne in 1863 when Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh was elected but refused on political grounds. George I was assassinated in 1913. The visit of King George to England culminated in a visit to the City of London during which he was entertained to a dejeuner in the Guildhall and presented with an address contained in a gold box; the address was read by the Recorder of the City. This piece is one of the series of medals commissioned by the Corporation of London; 400 specimens were struck. George Gammon Adams (b. 1821-1898) was a portrait sculptor and medallist. He designed and exhibited prize medals for the Great Exhibition. In 1852 he was chosen to model the death mask of Wellington. One of his public monuments is the 'Napier' statue in Trafalgar square. |
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| Accession number | 222-1881 |
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