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Medal case

Medal Case
ca. 1932 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
London (made)

This is the case made for the Royal Mint to house the medal of William Watts associated with it (A.3:1-2009).


Object details

Categories
Coins & Medals
Labels & Packaging
Object type
Medal case
TitleMedal case (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Wood and leather
Wood
Leather
Satin
Brass
Velvet
Brief description
Medal case, wood, leather and velvet, for Watts Prize Medal, British, ca. 1932
Physical description
Shallow square wood and leather box with hinged lid and satin and velvet lining. Circular depression for medal inside.
Dimensions
  • Length: 10cm
  • Width: 10cm
  • Approximate height: 2.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
Coat of arms and 'Royal Mint' inside lid
Credit line
Given by Christine Woodward
Summary
This is the case made for the Royal Mint to house the medal of William Watts associated with it (A.3:1-2009).
Associated object
A.3:1-2009
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
A.3:2-2009

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Record createdMay 6, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O229943/medal-case-medal-case-unknown/
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