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Artist:
Wyon, Allan Gairdner
Issuer:
British Ornithologists Union
Issuer:
Godman, Frederic Ducane
(Struck in the name of)
Issuer:
Salvin, Osbert
(Struck in the name of)
The British Ornithologists' Union benefitted a great deal from the research collaboration and international travel of two of its more active members, Osbert Salvin (d. 1898) and Frederick Ducane Godman (d. 1920), and after the death of the latter decided to award an occasional gold medal in their names for especially outstanding ornithological work. The prize was to appear on the CVs of many of the last century's prominent ornithologists, and the medal for it was designed by Allan Gairdner Wyon. This copy is a bronze specimen of the final design from Wyon's own workshop.
History note: From the estate of the late Mrs Venetia M. Watson, daughter of the artist
Method of acquisition: Given (2005-01-31) by Watson, Philip Charles
Production date: inferred AD 1921 : undated
Bronze specimen
Object composed of bronze Diameter 49.0 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 52.68 g
Inscription present: Busts of Frederick Godman and Osbert Salvin three-quarters left with legend around
Inscription present: Ibis standing right on shore of Nile with ruinous Classical columns behind and part-clouded radiate sun in background
Accession number: CM.6-2005
Primary reference Number: 156526
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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