Sir Henry Hardinge, first Viscount Hardinge of Lahore, and the Treaty of Lahore
Medal
1846 (made)
1846 (made)
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This (silvered electrotype) roundel is cast of the reverse of a medal commemorating Sir Henry Hardinge, first Viscount Hardinge of Lahore, and the Treaty of Lahore and is made by George Gammon Adams.
Sir Henry Hardinge was a field Marshall. He served under Brent Spencer and joined Wellesley in the Peninsular. After a distinguished carreer both as a politician and in the army he was appointed governor-general of India in 1844. The Treaty of Lahore was signed on 9 March in 1846.
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.
Sir Henry Hardinge was a field Marshall. He served under Brent Spencer and joined Wellesley in the Peninsular. After a distinguished carreer both as a politician and in the army he was appointed governor-general of India in 1844. The Treaty of Lahore was signed on 9 March in 1846.
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 | Sir Henry Hardinge, first Viscount Hardinge of Lahore, and the Treaty of Lahore (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Silvered electrotype under glass cover |
| Brief description | Roundel, silvered electrotype, cast of medal commemorating Sir Henry Hardinge, first Viscount Hardinge of Lahore, and the Treaty of Lahore, by George Gammon Adams, England, 1846 |
| Physical description | Allegorical scene of Victory standing to right presenting a laurel branch to a kneeling warrior. Inscribed. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'MENS AEQUA REBUS IN ARDUIS' [in exergue] 'MDCCCXLVI' |
| Object history | Given by Miss I.D. Adams, daughter of George Gammon Adams in 1980. |
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| Summary | This (silvered electrotype) roundel is cast of the reverse of a medal commemorating Sir Henry Hardinge, first Viscount Hardinge of Lahore, and the Treaty of Lahore and is made by George Gammon Adams. Sir Henry Hardinge was a field Marshall. He served under Brent Spencer and joined Wellesley in the Peninsular. After a distinguished carreer both as a politician and in the army he was appointed governor-general of India in 1844. The Treaty of Lahore was signed on 9 March in 1846. 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.277-1980 |
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