Acclimatisation Society of Great Britain
Roundel
ca. 1867 (made)
ca. 1867 (made)
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This is a model for the obverse of a commemorative medal of the Acclimatisation Society of Great Britain, made by George Gammon Adams, in ca. 1867. It depicts the head of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales.
The society for promoting the acclimatisation of animals and plants in other countries was founded in 1860 by Hon. Grantley Berkeley, Mr. J. Crockford and Mr F. Buckland. The Prince of Wales was elected president of the society in 1865. The society did not however flourish.
George Gammon Adams (b. 1821-1898) was a portrait sculptor and medallist. He designed and exhibited prize medals for the Great Exhibition. In 1852 he was chosen to model the death mask of Wellington. One of his public monuments is the 'Napier' statue in Trafalgar square.
The roundel was among the items given to the Museum by I. D. Adams, the daughter of George Gammon Adams, in 1980. In total, 196 items were included in the Adams gift, which consisted of many models for medals as well as the busts and figurative sculpture. In most instances it is not possible to date conclusively the many models included in this gift.
The society for promoting the acclimatisation of animals and plants in other countries was founded in 1860 by Hon. Grantley Berkeley, Mr. J. Crockford and Mr F. Buckland. The Prince of Wales was elected president of the society in 1865. The society did not however flourish.
George Gammon Adams (b. 1821-1898) was a portrait sculptor and medallist. He designed and exhibited prize medals for the Great Exhibition. In 1852 he was chosen to model the death mask of Wellington. One of his public monuments is the 'Napier' statue in Trafalgar square.
The roundel was among the items given to the Museum by I. D. Adams, the daughter of George Gammon Adams, in 1980. In total, 196 items were included in the Adams gift, which consisted of many models for medals as well as the busts and figurative sculpture. In most instances it is not possible to date conclusively the many models included in this gift.
Object details
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| Title | Acclimatisation Society of Great Britain (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | White wax on slate |
| Brief description | Roundel, model for a medal, white wax on slate, Acclimatisation Society of Great Britain, by George Gammon Adams, English, ca. 1867 |
| Physical description | Head of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales to left, bareheaded and bearded. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss I.D. Adams |
| Object history | Given by Miss I.D. Adams, daughter of George Gammon Adams in 1980. |
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| Summary | This is a model for the obverse of a commemorative medal of the Acclimatisation Society of Great Britain, made by George Gammon Adams, in ca. 1867. It depicts the head of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales. The society for promoting the acclimatisation of animals and plants in other countries was founded in 1860 by Hon. Grantley Berkeley, Mr. J. Crockford and Mr F. Buckland. The Prince of Wales was elected president of the society in 1865. The society did not however flourish. George Gammon Adams (b. 1821-1898) was a portrait sculptor and medallist. He designed and exhibited prize medals for the Great Exhibition. In 1852 he was chosen to model the death mask of Wellington. One of his public monuments is the 'Napier' statue in Trafalgar square. The roundel was among the items given to the Museum by I. D. Adams, the daughter of George Gammon Adams, in 1980. In total, 196 items were included in the Adams gift, which consisted of many models for medals as well as the busts and figurative sculpture. In most instances it is not possible to date conclusively the many models included in this gift. |
| Bibliographic reference | Brown, Lawrence. British Historical Medals 1837-1901 - Vol II, The Reign of Queen Victoria. London: 1987, cat.no. 2877 |
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| Accession number | A.208-1980 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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