St George's Hall Liverpool opened in 1854: CM.3648-R

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 44.5 mm Diameter 44.5 mm Weight 49.29 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Allegorical scene set before the South front of St George's Hall. The bust of elms on a plinth is crowned with a wreath by the external figure of Liverpool. To the left architecture, standing shows a drawing of St George's Hall to History, seated opposite; behind her are Justice and Music for whose use the building was designed.

• Text: Signed in exergue: J. MAYER. D
• Location: Obverse
• Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within a wreath

• Text: SAINT GEORGE'S HALL LIVERPOOL H. LONDSDALE ELMES ARCHT. Above: THE FOUNDATION STONE LAID JUNE 28TH_ 1838, BY WILLIAM RATHBONE, MAYOR. Below: OPENED FOR PUBLIC USE SEPTEMBER 18TH_ 1854. JOHN BUCK LLOYD MAYOR.
• Location: Reverse
• Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

• A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1760-1960. Vol I: The Accession of George III to the Death of William IV page(s): 144

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3648-R
Primary reference Number: 229083
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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