Medal
1855 (made)
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This medal was struck in commemoration of the appearance of the Colony of New South Wales as an exhibitor in the Paris Exhibition of 1855.
The medal is made by Leonard Charles Wyon (1826-1891).
He was the eldest son of William Wyon (1795-1851) and educated in art by his father, he became a skilled engraver. When 16 he already had made several medals, and when 24 he succeeded his father with the title of Modeller and Engraver (1851). He made a great contribution to coinage, which he was particularly trained for by his father.
The medal is made by Leonard Charles Wyon (1826-1891).
He was the eldest son of William Wyon (1795-1851) and educated in art by his father, he became a skilled engraver. When 16 he already had made several medals, and when 24 he succeeded his father with the title of Modeller and Engraver (1851). He made a great contribution to coinage, which he was particularly trained for by his father.
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Materials and techniques | Silver |
Brief description | Medal, silver, Britannia presenting New South Wales Colony, by Leonard Charles Wyon, England, 1855 |
Physical description | This medal depicts on the obverse Britannia presenting the Colony, as a shepherdess, to France. On the reverse is a border illustrating the products of the Colony. |
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Object history | This medal was struck in commemoration of the appearance of the Colony of New South Wales as an exhibitor in the Paris Exhibition of 1855. Given by Sir W. Macarthur, Commissioner for the Colony. |
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Summary | This medal was struck in commemoration of the appearance of the Colony of New South Wales as an exhibitor in the Paris Exhibition of 1855. The medal is made by Leonard Charles Wyon (1826-1891). He was the eldest son of William Wyon (1795-1851) and educated in art by his father, he became a skilled engraver. When 16 he already had made several medals, and when 24 he succeeded his father with the title of Modeller and Engraver (1851). He made a great contribution to coinage, which he was particularly trained for by his father. |
Bibliographic reference | Inventory of Art Objects Acquired in the Year 1856. In: Inventory of the Objects in the Art Division of the Museum at South Kensington, Arranged According to the Dates of their Acquisition. Vol I. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1868, p. 37 |
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Accession number | 3758-1856 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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