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The visit of H.I.M. the Czar to the City of London

Medal
1875 (made)
Artist/Maker
Wiener, Charles (artist)
Place of origin
Belgium (made)

This is a bronze medal made by Charles Wiener in Belgium in 1875. The medal was made to commemorate the visit of HIM the Czar to London on 18th May, 1874.
Charles Wiener (1832-1888) was the brother of Jacques and Leopold Wiener of the Wiener family, a Jewish-Flemish family of artists and engravers.



Object details

Categories
Coins & Medals
Bronze
Object type
Medal
TitleThe visit of H.I.M. the Czar to the City of London (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Bronze
Brief description
Medal, bronze, commemorating the visit of H.I.M. the Czar to the City of London, 18th May 1874, by Charles Wiener, Belgium, 1875
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 7.62cm
Object history
Given by the Corporation of the City of London in 1875.
Subjects depicted
Tzars
Geniuses
Amorini
Sword
Mace
Summary
This is a bronze medal made by Charles Wiener in Belgium in 1875. The medal was made to commemorate the visit of HIM the Czar to London on 18th May, 1874.
Charles Wiener (1832-1888) was the brother of Jacques and Leopold Wiener of the Wiener family, a Jewish-Flemish family of artists and engravers.

Bibliographic reference
List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1875, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., p. 83
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1130-1875

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Record createdSeptember 26, 2008
Record URL
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