Medal
18th century (made)
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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.
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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. |
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Credit line | Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E. |
Production | signed I. C., probably John Croker. |
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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. |
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Accession number | 1762-1877 |
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Record created | December 2, 2008 |
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