Medal
19th century (made)
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This is a gilt electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. This medal was copied from the 17th century original. The obverse of this medal represents the profle busts of William III and Mary, and the reverse shows a naval action.
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Materials and techniques | Gilt electrotype copy |
Brief description | Medal, electrotype of the La Hogue Medal, commemorating the victory over the French fleet in 1692, 19th century electrotype copy. |
Physical description | Obv., profile busts of William III. and Mary. Rev., a naval action. |
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Credit line | Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming |
Object history | Given by the late Jas.W.Fleming, F.R.C.S.E., Surgeon- Major 4th R.I.D Guards. |
Production | A copy from the 17th century English original. |
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Summary | This is a gilt electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. This medal was copied from the 17th century original. The obverse of this medal represents the profle busts of William III and Mary, and the reverse shows a naval action. |
Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1877, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London : Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O. p. 106. |
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Accession number | 1396-1877 |
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Record created | September 30, 2008 |
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