Medal
1842 (made)
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This bronze medal commemorates Prince Albert laying the first stone of the New Royal Exchange in January 1842.
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Materials and techniques | Gilt bronze |
Brief description | Medal, gilt bronze, commemorating Prince Albert laying the first stone of the New Royal Exchange in 1842. |
Physical description | Medal, gilt bronze, struck from a die. Obv: VICTORIA D. G BRITANNIARUM REGINA F: D: Head to left, crowned. Rev: IN COMMEMORATION OF LAYING THE STONE OF THE NEW ROYAL EXCHANGE BY H.R.H: PRINCE ALBERT CONSORT OF H: M: QUEEN VICTORIA 17 JANUARY 1842 IN THE FIFTH YEAR OF HER REIGN. |
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Object history | Given by Sir Edwin Durning- Lawrence, Bart. M.P |
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Summary | This bronze medal commemorates Prince Albert laying the first stone of the New Royal Exchange in January 1842. |
Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1900. Arranged according to the dates of acquisition, with appendix and indices. London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office. Wyman and Sons. 1903. pp.227 |
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Accession number | 1424-1900 |
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Record created | May 15, 2009 |
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