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Medal

ca. 1801 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is a bronze medal made in England around 1801, and signed "P. K." This medal commemorates the union of the Kingdoms. The obverse of this medal represents the figure of Time, who, dropping one hour-glass is receiving another from a hand emerging from clouds. The reverse shows a rose, a thistle, and a shamrock, and the words "May this and every future age witness the prosperity of the United Kingdoms. January 1, 1801."


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Brief description
Medal, commemorating the Acts of Union, English, ca. 1801.
Physical description
Obv., a figure of Time dropping one hour-glass is receiving another from a hand emerging from clouds. Rev., a rose, a thistle, and a shamrock.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.5in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "May this and every future age witness the prosperity of the United Kingdoms. January 1, 1801." (rev.)
  • "P. K." (signed)
Credit line
Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E.
Historical context
The medal commemorates the Union of 1801 which created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Subjects depicted
Summary
This is a bronze medal made in England around 1801, and signed "P. K." This medal commemorates the union of the Kingdoms. The obverse of this medal represents the figure of Time, who, dropping one hour-glass is receiving another from a hand emerging from clouds. The reverse shows a rose, a thistle, and a shamrock, and the words "May this and every future age witness the prosperity of the United Kingdoms. January 1, 1801."
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. 170.
Collection
Accession number
1858-1877

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Record createdDecember 16, 2008
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