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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 "B. F." The obverse of this medal represents a profile head of King George III. The reverse shows two ships, and the words "Resolution, Adventure sailed from England, March MDCCLXXII."


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver
Brief description
Medal, commemorating Captain Cook's second voyage, 'Resolution' and 'Adventure' set sail, 1772. English 18th century.
Physical description
Obv., profile head of King George III., rev., two ships.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.75in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "George III. King of Gr. Britain, France and Ireland, etc." (obv.)
  • "Resolution, Adventure sailed from England, March MDCCLXXII." (rev.)
  • "B. F." (signed)
Credit line
Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E.
Production
signed "B. F."
Subjects depicted
Summary
This is a silver medal made in the 18th century, and signed "B. F." The obverse of this medal represents a profile head of King George III. The reverse shows two ships, and the words "Resolution, Adventure sailed from England, March MDCCLXXII."
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. 158
Collection
Accession number
1777-1877

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Record createdDecember 2, 2008
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