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Silver Medal for Services: CM.26-2005

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Maker(s)

Artist: Wyon, Allan Gairdner
Issuer: Lloyds of London

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Description

The renowned London insurers Lloyds initiated the occasional award of medals for services to the company with a Silver Medal in 1917. The piece was designed by Allan Gairdner Wyon, and bears the figure of god Neptune to symbolise Lloyds' abiding connection with shipping and the sea. It is still occasionally awarded today: the most recent awards were made in 2005, and before that in 1999. This example is a specimen from the designer's own collection. It is in bronze: the Museum also has a specimen in white-metal.

Notes

History note: From the estate of the late Mrs Venetia M. Watson, daughter of the artist

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2005-01-31) by Watson, Philip Charles

Dating

Production date: AD 1917 : undated

Note

Bronze specimen

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 35 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 22.16 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Neptune with trident in quadriga riding right through waves

  • Text: NEPTUNUS
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Laurel wreath surrounding scroll bearing inscription

  • Text: FOR / SERVICES TO / LLOYDS
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.26-2005
Primary reference Number: 156545

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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