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One of an important series of 119 medals and other items formerly belonging to the medallist and sculptor Allan Gairdner Wyon (1882-1962), selected from a larger body of material that originally derived from his workshop.: CM.113-2005

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One of an important series of 119 medals and other items formerly belonging to the medallist and sculptor Allan Gairdner Wyon (1882-1962), selected from a larger body of material that originally derived from his workshop.

Description

Wax model on glass by Benjamin Wyon, for reverse of medal for the Battle of Waterloo, 1821, Mars right, receiving a dagger from Minerva standing left with spear. Pink wax on glass, 90mm diam.; in contemporary square black frame with oak leaf mount. On the back, partially obliterated signature ‘B Wyon’? and dated in 1821 (Brown no. 1167; Eimer, Wellington, no. 61, illus.).‘1821’.Model for medal issued

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.113-2005
Primary reference Number: 252901
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 6 October 2020 Updated: Thursday 20 May 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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