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Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's visit to Paris

Medal
1855 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is a bronze medal commemorating the visit of Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort to Paris in August 1855. It was made by Jean Pierre Montagny.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleQueen Victoria and Prince Albert's visit to Paris
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Brief description
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's visit to Paris, struck bronze, by Jean Pierre Montagny, French, 19th century, 1855.
Physical description
Obv., heads to right and an inscription. Rev., franked by thistle leaves and a rose within a wreath. An inscription.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 53mm
Marks and inscriptions
  • "LA REINE D'ANGLETERRE ET LE PRINCE ALBERT VISITENT LA FRANCE. AOUT 1855. MONTAGNY" (obv.)
  • "LEUR SEJOUR A PARIS. 18 AOUT 1855" (rev.)
Subjects depicted
Summary
This is a bronze medal commemorating the visit of Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort to Paris in August 1855. It was made by Jean Pierre Montagny.
Collection
Accession number
A.91-1915

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Record createdFebruary 10, 2009
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