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Electrotype

19th century (made), ca. 1530 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Giovanni Franchi and Son (makers)
Unknown (designer)
Place of origin
Germany (designed)

Medallion plaque, Charles V, bronzed copper electrotype copy, Messrs. Franchi and Son, 19th century, original German, ca. 1530

Object details

Categories
Copies and Facsimiles
Coins & Medals
Object type
Electrotype
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Medallions (Medals)
  • Medallion Plaque
Materials and techniques
Electrotype, bronzed copper
Copper
Electrotyping
Brief description
Medallion plaque, Charles V, bronzed copper electrotype copy, Messrs. Franchi and Son, 19th century, original German, ca. 1530
Physical description
Medallion plaque with a bust of the Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, with legend.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 10.2cm (Note: converted from measurement in register)
Summary
Medallion plaque, Charles V, bronzed copper electrotype copy, Messrs. Franchi and Son, 19th century, original German, ca. 1530
Associated object
497-1864 (Original)
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
REPRO.1867A-137

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O310191/electrotype-unknown/
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