Duke and Duchess of York visit to London July 6, 1893
Medal
ca. 1893 (made)
ca. 1893 (made)
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This bronze medal commemorates the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to the City of London in 1893, and is made by George Gammon Adams.
This piece is one of a series commissioned by the Corporation of the City of London; 400 specimens were struck.
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.
This piece is one of a series commissioned by the Corporation of the City of London; 400 specimens were struck.
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 | Duke and Duchess of York visit to London July 6, 1893 (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, Visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to London July 6 1893, by George Gammon Adams, English, 1893 |
| Physical description | Obverse: Heads of Duke and Duchess of York superposed, bareheaded to left. The Duke has a pointed beard and sweeping moustache. Inscribed. Reverse: Allegorical scene of the Duke and Duchess in a Biga driven by Cupid being welcomed by Londinia. St. Paul's and the river in the background, Inscribed. |
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| Object history | Given by Miss I.D. Adams, daughter of George Gammon Adams in 1980. This piece is one of a series commissioned by the Corporation of the City of London; 400 specimens were struck. |
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| Summary | This bronze medal commemorates the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to the City of London in 1893, and is made by George Gammon Adams. This piece is one of a series commissioned by the Corporation of the City of London; 400 specimens were struck. 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. |
| Associated object | A.224-1980 (Model) |
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| Accession number | A.223-1980 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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