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Medal

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker

This is a gilt electrotype medal made in the 19th century. This medal was copied from the 17th century original signed "G. B. (George Bower)" The obverse of this medal is embossed with a bust of King Charles II. The reverse shows a naval action with the Dutch.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Gilt electrotype copy
Brief description
Medal, depicting King Charles II and a naval action in 1662, 19th century electrotype copy.
Physical description
Obv., embossed bust of King Charles II. Rev., a naval action with the Dutch.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.75in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Carolus II. D. G. Mag. Brit. Fran. et Hib. Rex. Anno 1662" (obv.)
  • "non mihi sed populo" (rev.)
  • "G. B." (signed)
Credit line
Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E.
Production
copied from English 17th century original signed G. B.
Subject depicted
Summary
This is a gilt electrotype medal made in the 19th century. This medal was copied from the 17th century original signed "G. B. (George Bower)" The obverse of this medal is embossed with a bust of King Charles II. The reverse shows a naval action with the Dutch.
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.
Collection
Accession number
1755-1877

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Record createdDecember 2, 2008
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