Acclimatisation Society of Great Britain
Model
ca. 1867 (made)
ca. 1867 (made)
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This roundel is a model for the obverse of a commemorative medal, and is made by George Gammon Adams.
The Acclimatisation Society was founded in 1860 and the Prince of Wales elected president in 1865. The Society didn't flourish which probbaly accounts for the rarity of its medal.
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.
The Acclimatisation Society was founded in 1860 and the Prince of Wales elected president in 1865. The Society didn't flourish which probbaly accounts for the rarity of its medal.
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 | Acclimatisation Society of Great Britain (named collection) |
Materials and techniques | Plaster |
Brief description | Roundel, model for a medal, plaster, Acclimatisation Society of Great Britain, by George Gammon Adams, English, ca. 1867 |
Physical description | Head of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, to left. Subject is bare-headed and bearded. Border of roses, thistles and shamrocks. |
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Object history | Given by Miss I.D. Adams, daughter of George Gammon Adams in 1980. |
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Summary | This roundel is a model for the obverse of a commemorative medal, and is made by George Gammon Adams. The Acclimatisation Society was founded in 1860 and the Prince of Wales elected president in 1865. The Society didn't flourish which probbaly accounts for the rarity of its medal. 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.156-1980 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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