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Turrell Memorial Prize Medal: CM.98-2005

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Maker(s)

Artist: Wyon, Joseph Shepherd
Issuer: Brighton University Local Examinations Syndicate
Die-engraver: Wyon, Alfred Benjamin

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Henry Stein Turrell was an activist in the field of educational reform under Victoria, and it was under his name that the College of Teachers petitioned Queen Victoria for their charter of incorporation. He was a resident of Brighton and his good works were remembered there also at his death in 1863 by the endowment of this prize which, as the inscription details, was to be awarded at the Brighton Centre to the recipient of the highest School Certificate in the University Local Examinations. This example is a bronze specimen from the designers' workshop, which was passed down to their descendant Allan Gairdner Wyon from whose collection it has come to the Museum.

Notes

History note: From the estate of the late Mrs Venetia M. Watson, daughter of the artist's descendant Allan Gairdner Wyon

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1863

Note

Bronze specimen

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 49.0 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 56.07 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Henry Stein Turrell left with artists' signature beneath bust, inscription around

  • Text: HENRY STEIN TURRELL OB. 1863 / TRANSEAT IN EXEMPLUM
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Central inscription surrounded by circle of points outside which border with legends

  • Text: TURRELL MEMORIAL PRIZE / * UNIVERSITY LOCAL EXAMINATIONS * // PRESENTED / TO / / FOR HIGHEST / SCHOOL CERTIFICATE / BRIGHTON CENTRE
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.98-2005
Primary reference Number: 156612

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 16 January 2013

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

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