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Queen Victoria as Patron for the Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals

Roundel
ca. 1875 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This roundel is a model for the obverse of a commemorative medal, and is made by George Gammon Adams. It depicts Queen Victoria as Patron for the Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. Beside her lies a large dog, according to Forrer her favourite dog.

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
TitleQueen Victoria as Patron for the Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Plaster
Brief description
Roundel, model for a medal, plaster, Queen Victoria as Patron for the Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, by George Gammon Adams, English, ca. 1875
Physical description
Figure of the widowed Queen wearing a diadem and earring and necklace. Seated on a chair facing left. Her left hand rests on the head of a large dog who lies at her side (according to Forrer her favourite dog). Inscribed.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 13.5cm
  • Depth: 0.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
'VICTORIA REGINA' [in exergue] 'PATRONA' [signed] 'G.G.ADAMS.D:F:'
Credit line
Given by Miss I.D. Adams
Object history
Given by Miss I.D. Adams, daughter of George Gammon Adams in 1980.
Subjects depicted
Summary
This roundel is a model for the obverse of a commemorative medal, and is made by George Gammon Adams. It depicts Queen Victoria as Patron for the Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. Beside her lies a large dog, according to Forrer her favourite dog.

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 reference
Forrer, L. Biographical Dictionary of Medallists, I, London, 1904, p. 23
Collection
Accession number
A.161-1980

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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