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Medal

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Yeo (medallist)
Place of origin
England (made)

This is a gilt electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. This medal was copied from the 18th century original. The obverse of this medal represents the profile head of William Duke of Cumberland. The reverse shows Apollo and a dragon transfixed by an arrow.


Object details

Categories
Coins & Medals
Scotland
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Gilt electrotype copy
Gilt
Electrotype
Brief description
Medal, electrotype commemorating the Duke of Cumberland's victory at the Battle of Culloden, English, 19th century electrotype copy
Physical description
Obv., profile head of William, Duke of Cumberland; rev., figure of Apollo and a dragon transfixed by an arrow.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 2.19in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Cumberland" (obv.)
  • "Prael. Colod. Ap. XVI., MDCCXLVI." (rev.)
  • "YEO F" (Signed. For Richard Yeo, R. A.)
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.
Historical context
An original medal of this type is in the British Museum
Production
A copy from the 18th century English original. Signed "Yeo f."
Subjects depicted
Dragon
Hanover, William Augustus (Duke of Cumberland)
Apollo
Second Jacobite Rebellion
Summary
This is a gilt electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. This medal was copied from the 18th century original. The obverse of this medal represents the profile head of William Duke of Cumberland. The reverse shows Apollo and a dragon transfixed by an arrow.
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. 106.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1399-1877

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Record createdSeptember 30, 2008
Record URL
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