Sir Henry Hardinge, first Viscount Hardinge of Lahore
Medal
ca. 1846 (made)
ca. 1846 (made)
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This bronze medal, commemorates Sir Henry Hardinge, first Viscount Hardinge of Lahore, and the Treaty of Lahore, and is made by George Gammon Adams in 1846.
The Treaty of Lahore, signed on 9 March 1846 ended the first Sikh war and gave Britain territory beyond the Sutlej river.
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 Treaty of Lahore, signed on 9 March 1846 ended the first Sikh war and gave Britain territory beyond the Sutlej river.
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 | Sir Henry Hardinge, first Viscount Hardinge of Lahore (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Silver, under glass with silver rim |
| Brief description | Medal, silver, Sir Henry Hardinge, first Viscount Hardinge of Lahore and the Treaty of Lahore, by George Gammon Adams, English, 1846 |
| Physical description | Obverse: Head to left of Hardinge bare-headed and clean-shaven. Inscribed. Reverse: Allegorical scene of Victory presenting a laurel branch to a warrior. Inscribed. |
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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 bronze medal, commemorates Sir Henry Hardinge, first Viscount Hardinge of Lahore, and the Treaty of Lahore, and is made by George Gammon Adams in 1846. The Treaty of Lahore, signed on 9 March 1846 ended the first Sikh war and gave Britain territory beyond the Sutlej river. 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.226-1980 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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