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Sir Thomas Lawrence, Laudatory Medal

Roundel
1860 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This silvered electrotype roundel is cast of the reverse of an Art Union Laudatory Medal commemorating Sir Thomas Lawrence and is made by George Gammon Adams in 1860. It depicts the Duke of Wellington.

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

Categories
Object type
TitleSir Thomas Lawrence, Laudatory Medal (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Silvered electrotype under glass cover
Brief description
Roundel, silvered electrotype, Art Union Laudatory Medal Sir Thomas Lawrence, depicting the Duke of Wellington, by George Gammon Adams, England, 1860
Physical description
Figure of the Duke of Wellington standing wearing a cape and holding a telescope in his right hand. Inscribed.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 5.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
'ART UNION OF LONDON . 1860' [on exergue] 'WELLINGTON' [and signed] 'G.G.ADAMS.F'
Object history
Given by Miss I.D. Adams, daughter of George Gammon Adams in 1980.
Subject depicted
Summary
This silvered electrotype roundel is cast of the reverse of an Art Union Laudatory Medal commemorating Sir Thomas Lawrence and is made by George Gammon Adams in 1860. It depicts the Duke of Wellington.

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.
Bibliographic references
  • Brown, Lawrence. British Historical Medals 1837-1901 - Vol II, The Reign of Queen Victoria. London: 1987, cat.no. 2676
  • Forrer, L. Biographical Dictionary of Medallists, I, London, 1904, p. 24
  • Beaulah, G.K., 'The Medals of the Art Union of London', The British Numismatic Journal, Vol XXXVI, 1967, p. 183, no. 12
Collection
Accession number
A.244-1980

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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