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Medal

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is a silver medal made in the 18th century, and signed "I. C. (John Croker)" The obverse of this medal represents a profile bust of Queen Anne. The reverse shows the royal shield crowned and supported on a pedestal, the lion and the unicorn couchant below, and supporting shields symbolising the Union of Scotland with England. It also has collar and George of the Garter, and two sceptres.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver
Brief description
Medal, depicting Queen Anne and the royal arms, shield, lion and unicorn, English, early 18th century.
Physical description
Obv., profile bust of Queen Anne. Rev., the royal shield crowned and supported on a pedestal, the lion and the unicorn couchant below, and supporting shields symbolising the Union of Scotland with England; collar and George of the Garter, and two sceptres.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.875in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Anna D. G. Mag. Bri. Fr. et Hib. Reg." (obv.)
  • "Maii I. MDCCVII." (rev.)
  • "I. C." (signed)
Credit line
Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E.
Production
signed I. C., probably John Croker.
Subjects depicted
Summary
This is a silver medal made in the 18th century, and signed "I. C. (John Croker)" The obverse of this medal represents a profile bust of Queen Anne. The reverse shows the royal shield crowned and supported on a pedestal, the lion and the unicorn couchant below, and supporting shields symbolising the Union of Scotland with England. It also has collar and George of the Garter, and two sceptres.
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. pp. 155-156.
Collection
Accession number
1762-1877

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Record createdDecember 2, 2008
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