Commemorating 60 years of Queen Victoria's reign
Roundel
1897 (made)
1897 (made)
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This lead roundel is cast of the reverse of a medal commemorating 60 years of Queen Victori's reign and is made by George Gammon Adams in 1897.
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.
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 | Commemorating 60 years of Queen Victoria's reign (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Lead |
| Brief description | Roundel, lead, Commemorating 60 years of Queen Victoria's reign, by George Gammon Adams, English, 1897 |
| Physical description | Royal coat-of-arms with circle, which is inscribed. Fourteen pointed star radiating; contains the names of British possessions divided by emblems of rose, thistle, shamrock, harp and star. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'UNITED IN LOYALTY, IN PROSPERITY, IN ENTERPRISE' |
| Object history | Given by Miss I.D. Adams, daughter of George Gammon Adams in 1980. |
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| Summary | This lead roundel is cast of the reverse of a medal commemorating 60 years of Queen Victori's reign and is made by George Gammon Adams in 1897. 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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| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.236-1980 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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