Georg von Espelbach
Medal
1557 (made)
1557 (made)
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This is a gilt copper alloy medal made by the Master of the Lienhard Mair Medal in Germany and dated 1557. The obverse of this medal represents Georg von Espelbach in high relief facing slightly right, bearded and bare-headed, wearing a chain. The reverse shows the coat of arms with mantling, helmet and crest. There is a scroll with inscription above the crest. The medal has a suspension ring. On the backgrounds of both the obverse and reverse is a design in dots and engraved tendrils.
Object details
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| Title | Georg von Espelbach (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Gilt copper alloy |
| Brief description | Medal, gilt copper alloy, Georg von Espelbach, by the Master of the Lienhard Mair Medal, Germany, dated 1557 |
| Physical description | Suspension ring. |
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| Object history | Provenance: Tross. 140 medals and reliefs were purchased from M. Henri Tross of Paris for £500 by J.C. Robinson for the Museum in 1867. |
| Summary | This is a gilt copper alloy medal made by the Master of the Lienhard Mair Medal in Germany and dated 1557. The obverse of this medal represents Georg von Espelbach in high relief facing slightly right, bearded and bare-headed, wearing a chain. The reverse shows the coat of arms with mantling, helmet and crest. There is a scroll with inscription above the crest. The medal has a suspension ring. On the backgrounds of both the obverse and reverse is a design in dots and engraved tendrils. |
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| Accession number | 71-1867 |
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| Record created | March 1, 2004 |
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