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Medal

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker

This is a silvered electrotype medal made in the 19th century. This medal was copied from the 18th century original signed "I. C. (John Croker)," commemorating the capture of the rebels at Preston. The obverse of this medal represents a profile bust of King George I., and the reverse shows a military trophy on a pedestal, at the foot of which are captives chained, and the words "Fides militum. Rebell. ad Preston capt. 13 Nov. 1715."


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silvered electrotype copy
Brief description
Medal, commemorating the capture of the rebels at the Battle of Preston in 1715, 19th century electrotype copy.
Physical description
Obv., profile bust of King George I. Rev., a military trophy on a pedestal, at the foot of which are captives chained, and the words.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.812in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Georgius D. G. Mag. Br. Fr. et Hib. Rex F. D." (obv.)
  • "Fides militum. Rebell. ad Preston capt. 13 Nov. 1715" (rev.)
  • "I. C." (signed)
Credit line
Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E.
Production
copied from English 18th century original signed I. C.
Subjects depicted
Summary
This is a silvered electrotype medal made in the 19th century. This medal was copied from the 18th century original signed "I. C. (John Croker)," commemorating the capture of the rebels at Preston. The obverse of this medal represents a profile bust of King George I., and the reverse shows a military trophy on a pedestal, at the foot of which are captives chained, and the words "Fides militum. Rebell. ad Preston capt. 13 Nov. 1715."
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. 156.
Collection
Accession number
1767-1877

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Record createdDecember 2, 2008
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