Visit of King George I of the Hellenes
Roundel
ca. 1880 (made)
ca. 1880 (made)
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This red wax roundel is a model for the reverse of a commemorative medal of the visit of George I King of the Hellenes to the City of London in 1880, and is made by George Gammon Adams.
George I, King of Hellenes (1845-1913), second son of Christian IX of Denmark and Princess Louise of Hesse-Cassel, was elected to the Greek throne in 1863 when Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, was elected but refused on political grounds. George I was assassinated in 1913.
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 I, King of Hellenes (1845-1913), second son of Christian IX of Denmark and Princess Louise of Hesse-Cassel, was elected to the Greek throne in 1863 when Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, was elected but refused on political grounds. George I was assassinated in 1913.
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 | Visit of King George I of the Hellenes (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Red wax |
| Brief description | Roundel, model for a medal, red wax, Visit of King George I of the Hellenes, by George Gammon Adams, English, ca.1880 |
| Physical description | Allegorical scene of Britannia and Londinia standing before Acropolis and St. Paul's Cathedral and welcoming Greece. Inscribed. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'JUNE 16 1880' |
| Credit line | Given by Miss I.D. Adams |
| Object history | Given by Miss I.D. Adams, daughter of George Gammon Adams in 1980. |
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| Summary | This red wax roundel is a model for the reverse of a commemorative medal of the visit of George I King of the Hellenes to the City of London in 1880, and is made by George Gammon Adams. George I, King of Hellenes (1845-1913), second son of Christian IX of Denmark and Princess Louise of Hesse-Cassel, was elected to the Greek throne in 1863 when Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, was elected but refused on political grounds. George I was assassinated in 1913. 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.166-1980 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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