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Medal

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Pinches
Place of origin
England (made)

Obv., group of St. Martin dividing his cloak with the beggar, and the words. Rev., a wreath.


Object details

Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Brief description
Medal, St. Martin and the beggar/a wreath. English.
Physical description
Obv., group of St. Martin dividing his cloak with the beggar, and the words. Rev., a wreath.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.437in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Saint Martins" (obv.)
  • "Pinches" (signed)
Credit line
Given by W. Fleming, F. R. C. S. E.
Subjects depicted
Beggars
Wreath
Martin (Saint)
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. 149.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1720-1877

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Record createdNovember 19, 2008
Record URL
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