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.
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
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Given (2005-01-31) by Watson, Philip Charles
Accession number: CM.113-2005
Primary reference Number: 252901
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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