HRH Duke of Clarence, Lord High Admiral
Medal
1827 (dated)
1827 (dated)
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This medal depicting the portrait of H.R.H. Henry William Duke of Clarence, Lord High Admiral, is made by the Scottish sculptor John Henning (1771-1851), in England in 1827. Henry William followed George IV(he died in 1830) as King William IV. He was then already aged 64.
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Title | HRH Duke of Clarence, Lord High Admiral (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, bronze, HRH Duke of Clarence, Lord High Admiral, by John Henning, English, 1827 |
Physical description | Obverse: Bust of Duke of Clarence facing right. Legend. Reverse: In the foreground a full-length figure of Britannia walking on the sea, faces right wearing a helmet and holding a shield (which bears artist's signature), and trident in her left hand and palm leaves in her right hand. In the background is the ocean with a large tall ship to her right and another half obscured behind her left side. Legend. |
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Object history | Given by Professor J. Hull Grundy and Mrs. Ann Hull Grundy, in 1978. |
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Summary | This medal depicting the portrait of H.R.H. Henry William Duke of Clarence, Lord High Admiral, is made by the Scottish sculptor John Henning (1771-1851), in England in 1827. Henry William followed George IV(he died in 1830) as King William IV. He was then already aged 64. |
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Accession number | A.154-1978 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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