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Medal

probably 1821 (made)
Artist/Maker
Wells, T. J. (artist)
Place of origin
England (made)

This is a silver medal made in the 19th century, in England, and signed "T. J. Wells." The obverse of this medal represents a profile head of Sir W. Carrol, and the reverse shows a warrior defending a bridge and the words "Peñaflor 1809."


Object details

Category
Medallions
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Silver
Silver
Brief description
Medal, depicting a bust of Sir W. Carrol and Horatius at the bridge, English, 19th century.
Physical description
Obv., profile head of Sir W. Carrol. Rev., a warrior (probably an allusion to Horatius).
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.625in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Maj. Gen. Sir W. P. Carrol, Kt, C. B., &c." (obv.)
  • "Peñaflor 1809" (rev.)
  • "T. J. Wells" (signed)
Credit line
Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E.
Historical context
This refers to an incident during the Peninsular War in May 1809 when a force defended the bridge at Penaflor against Marshal Ney's vanguard.
Subjects depicted
Warrior
Carrol, W.
Cocles, Horatius
Summary
This is a silver medal made in the 19th century, in England, and signed "T. J. Wells." The obverse of this medal represents a profile head of Sir W. Carrol, and the reverse shows a warrior defending a bridge and the words "Peñaflor 1809."
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
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1780-1877

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Record createdDecember 2, 2008
Record URL
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