John Edwards Gray and Maria Emma Gray
Medal
ca. 1863 (made)
ca. 1863 (made)
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This roundel (silvered electrotype) is cast of the obverse of a laudatory medal, depicting John Edward Gray and his wife Emma Gray, and it is made by George Gammon Adams.
John Edward Gray (1800-1875) studied medicine. He had first interests in botany, later zoology. He worked at the British Museum in the zoology department from 1824 till 1874 and become keeper of the department there in 1840. His wife Maria Emma (1787-1876) was a conchologist and algologist and assisted her husband in his studies.
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.
John Edward Gray (1800-1875) studied medicine. He had first interests in botany, later zoology. He worked at the British Museum in the zoology department from 1824 till 1874 and become keeper of the department there in 1840. His wife Maria Emma (1787-1876) was a conchologist and algologist and assisted her husband in his studies.
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 | John Edwards Gray and Maria Emma Gray (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Silvered electrotype under glass cover |
| Brief description | Roundel, cast of a laudatory medal, silvered electrotype, John Edward Gray and Maria Emma Gray, by George Gammon Adams, English, ca. 1863 |
| Physical description | Superposed heads to right in profile of John Edward Gray (1800-1875) and his wife Maria Emma Gray. He is bare-headed and clean-shaven. She wears a lace cap. Inscribed. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'I.E. & M.E. GRAY' [signed] 'G.G. ADAMS.SC.1863' |
| Object history | Given by Miss I.D. Adams, daughter of George Gammon Adams in 1980. |
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| Summary | This roundel (silvered electrotype) is cast of the obverse of a laudatory medal, depicting John Edward Gray and his wife Emma Gray, and it is made by George Gammon Adams. John Edward Gray (1800-1875) studied medicine. He had first interests in botany, later zoology. He worked at the British Museum in the zoology department from 1824 till 1874 and become keeper of the department there in 1840. His wife Maria Emma (1787-1876) was a conchologist and algologist and assisted her husband in his studies. 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.248-1980 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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