Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence Receiving the Freedom of City of London
Roundel
ca. 1885 (made)
ca. 1885 (made)
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This is a model for the obverse of a medal, made by George Gammon Adams in ca. 1885. It commemorates Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence receiving the Freedom of City of London. Prince Albert Victor (1864-1892), was the eldest son of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra and the grandson of Queen Victoria. Prince Albert was presented with the freedom of the City of London at a ceremony in the Guildhall on 29th June.
George Gammon Adams (b. 1821-1898) was a portrait sculptor and medallist. He designed and exhibited prize medals for the Great Exhibition. In 1852 he was chosen to model the death mask of Wellington. One of his public monuments is the 'Napier' statue in Trafalgar square.
The roundel was among the items given to the Museum by I. D. Adams, the daughter of George Gammon Adams, in 1980. In total, 196 items were included in the Adams gift, which consisted of many models for medals as well as the busts and figurative sculpture. In most instances it is not possible to date conclusively the many models included in this gift.
George Gammon Adams (b. 1821-1898) was a portrait sculptor and medallist. He designed and exhibited prize medals for the Great Exhibition. In 1852 he was chosen to model the death mask of Wellington. One of his public monuments is the 'Napier' statue in Trafalgar square.
The roundel was among the items given to the Museum by I. D. Adams, the daughter of George Gammon Adams, in 1980. In total, 196 items were included in the Adams gift, which consisted of many models for medals as well as the busts and figurative sculpture. In most instances it is not possible to date conclusively the many models included in this gift.
Object details
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| Title | Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence Receiving the Freedom of City of London (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | White wax on slate in velvet lined box frame |
| Brief description | Roundel, model for a medal, white wax on slate, Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence Receiving the Freedom of City of London, by George Gammon Adams, English, ca. 1885 |
| Physical description | Bareheaded Prince Albert Victor to right. signed. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss I.D. Adams |
| Object history | Given by Miss I.D. Adams, daughter of George Gammon Adams in 1980. |
| Historical context | Prince Albert was presented with the freedom of the City of London at a ceremony in the Guildhall on 29th June. |
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| Summary | This is a model for the obverse of a medal, made by George Gammon Adams in ca. 1885. It commemorates Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence receiving the Freedom of City of London. Prince Albert Victor (1864-1892), was the eldest son of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra and the grandson of Queen Victoria. Prince Albert was presented with the freedom of the City of London at a ceremony in the Guildhall on 29th June. George Gammon Adams (b. 1821-1898) was a portrait sculptor and medallist. He designed and exhibited prize medals for the Great Exhibition. In 1852 he was chosen to model the death mask of Wellington. One of his public monuments is the 'Napier' statue in Trafalgar square. The roundel was among the items given to the Museum by I. D. Adams, the daughter of George Gammon Adams, in 1980. In total, 196 items were included in the Adams gift, which consisted of many models for medals as well as the busts and figurative sculpture. In most instances it is not possible to date conclusively the many models included in this gift. |
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| Accession number | A.221-1980 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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