Medal
19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker |
This is a gilt electrotype medal made in the 19th century. The obverse of this medal represents a bust portrait in relief of Admiral Vernon. The reverse shows a naval action, above which flies a figure of Fame.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Gilt electrotype copy |
| Brief description | Medal, depicting Admiral Vernon and Fame, 19th century electrotype copy. |
| Physical description | Obv., bust portrait in relief of Admiral Vernon. Rev., a naval action, above which flies a figure of Fame. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | "The Honble Edwd Vernon, Esqre, Vice Admiral of the Blue" (obv.) |
| Credit line | Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E. |
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| Summary | This is a gilt electrotype medal made in the 19th century. The obverse of this medal represents a bust portrait in relief of Admiral Vernon. The reverse shows a naval action, above which flies a figure of Fame. |
| 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. 157. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1769-1877 |
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| Record created | December 2, 2008 |
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