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International Exhibition Sydney: CM.M.122-R

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Titles

International Exhibition Sydney

Maker(s)

Engraver: Burtt. W

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Description

A Judges medal for the International Exhibition held in Sydney in 1879. There are two bars inscribed "JUDGE" and "NEW SOUTH WALES" and is hung on a blue ribbon.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1907) by Gurney, T. T.

Dating

1879 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 38 mm Diameter 38 mm Weight 30.98 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Lady Justice sitting next to the coat of arms of New South Wales with Sydneys Garden Palace in the background

  • Text: INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION (in exergue) SYDNEY 1879 (in exergue) W.BURTT
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: THEODORE T. GURNEY
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.122-R
Primary reference Number: 226922
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Audit data

Created: Monday 9 February 2015 Updated: Monday 13 May 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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