Opening of the New Council Chamber, Guildhall. 1884: CM.TR.2194-R

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Titles

Opening of the New Council Chamber, Guildhall. 1884

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Wyon, Alfred Benjamin
Engraver: Wyon, Joseph Shepherd

Entities

British Isles

Categories

Medal

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1884

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 76 mm Diameter 76 mm

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: The interior of the council chamber, to the left and right, supporters of the City arms amid scroll work; below, wreath of oak and the arms of the City , legend dividing the interior from the border.

Text: THE NEW COUNCIL CHAMBER. GUILDHALL LONDON OPENED 2ND OCTOBER 1884.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Londinia standing in front of the civic chair attended by Commerce and Magistracy addressing a council comprising Liberty, Liberality, and Learning. In the exergue the Cap of Maintenance above an oak wreath and the City sword and Mace entwined with ribband bearing the City motto.

Text: (in exergue) DOMINE DIRIGE NOS.
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1837-1901: The Reign of Queen Victoria page(s): 249

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2194-R
Primary reference Number: 228173
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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