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Medal

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Rawlins, Thomas (medallist)
Place of origin
England (made)

This is a gilt electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. The obverse of this medal represents the profile bust of Charles II, and the reverse shows a ship under sail. This was copied from a 17th century original given for naval services against the Dutch in 1665, under the Duke of York.


Object details

Category
Coins & Medals
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Gilt electrotype copy
Gilt
Electrotyping
Brief description
Medal, electrotype of a medal given for naval services against the Dutch in 1665, under the Duke of York, 19th century electrotype copy.
Physical description
Obv., profile bust of Charles II.; rev., a ship under sail.
Dimensions
  • Length: 1.625in
  • Width: 1.5in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Carolus II., D. G. M. Br. Fr. et H. Rex." (obv., legend)
  • "Nos penes Imperium" (rev)
Credit line
Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming
Object history
Given by the late Jas.W.Fleming, F.R.C.S.E., Surgeon- Major 4th R.I.D Guards.
Production
A copy from the 17th century English original signed "T. R." for Thomas Rawlins
Subjects depicted
Ship
Charles II (King of England)
Summary
This is a gilt electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. The obverse of this medal represents the profile bust of Charles II, and the reverse shows a ship under sail. This was copied from a 17th century original given for naval services against the Dutch in 1665, under the Duke of York.
Bibliographic reference
List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1877, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London : Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O. p. 105.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1393-1877

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Record createdSeptember 30, 2008
Record URL
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