Medal
19th century (made)
Artist/Maker |
This is a gilt electrotype medal made in the 17th century. This medal is embossed on one side in high relief with a portrait bust of Simon Beal, the Serjeant Trumpeter of King Charles I.; "Simon Beal, æt. sue 28, A. 164[3?]."
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Silvered electrotype copy |
Brief description | Medal, depicting Simon Beal, Sergeant-Trumpeter to King Charles I, 19th century electrotype copy. |
Physical description | Embossed on one side in high relief with a portrait bust of Simon Beal, the Serjeant Trumpeter of King Charles I. |
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Marks and inscriptions | "Simon Beal, æt. sue 28, A. 164" |
Credit line | Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E. |
Production | copied from English 17th century original |
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Summary | This is a gilt electrotype medal made in the 17th century. This medal is embossed on one side in high relief with a portrait bust of Simon Beal, the Serjeant Trumpeter of King Charles I.; "Simon Beal, æt. sue 28, A. 164[3?]." |
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. 154. |
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Accession number | 1754-1877 |
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Record created | November 26, 2008 |
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