Medal
19th century (made)
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This is a silvered electrotype medal made in the 18th century, and signed "Gosset m. Kirk f." The obverse of this medal represents a profile bust of General Wolfe, "Jacobus Wolfe, Anglus." The reverse shows a funereal urn, above which is a wreath, surrounded by military trophies, and the words "In victoria cæsus Quebecæ, Sept XIII., MDCCLIX."
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Materials and techniques | Silvered electrotype copy |
Brief description | Medal, commemorating General Wolfe, 19th century electrotype copy. |
Physical description | Obv., profile bust of General Wolfe. Rev., a funereal urn, above which is a wreath, surrounded by military trophies, and the words. |
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Credit line | Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E. |
Production | copied from the original signed "Gosset m. Kirk f.", made in the 18th century. |
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Summary | This is a silvered electrotype medal made in the 18th century, and signed "Gosset m. Kirk f." The obverse of this medal represents a profile bust of General Wolfe, "Jacobus Wolfe, Anglus." The reverse shows a funereal urn, above which is a wreath, surrounded by military trophies, and the words "In victoria cæsus Quebecæ, Sept XIII., MDCCLIX." |
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. 157. |
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Accession number | 1775-1877 |
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Record created | December 2, 2008 |
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