The Great Exhibition, Prince Albert: CM.487-1995

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Great Exhibition, Prince Albert

Maker(s)

Engraver: Allan, David
Engraver: More, Jacob

Entities

British Isles

Categories

Medal

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1995) by Munby, A. N. L., Mrs

Dating

Production date: AD 1851

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 51.3 mm Diameter 51.3 mm Weight 37.86 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Prince Albert within ornate border

Text: PRINCE ALBERT, CONSORT OF QUEEN VICTORIA.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: View of the exhibition building

Text: Above: THE INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION LONDON, 1851. In exergue: PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT, DESIGNED BY JOSEPH PAXTON ESQ. F.L.S., ERECTED BY FOX, HENDERSON & Co. LENGTH 1848 FEET, WIDTH 456 FEET, HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 66 FEET, HEGHT OF TRANSEPT 108 FEET, GLAZED SURFACE 900,000 SUP FEET, OCCUPIES 18 ACRES OF GROUND, ESTIMATED VALUE £150,000.
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1837-1901: The Reign of Queen Victoria page(s): 162

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.487-1995
Primary reference Number: 229366
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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