Bronze

Scope note

Copper alloy that has as the principle alloying element a metal other than nickel or zinc. MMAHM

This term has 19,132 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material
Object category
Object name

Getty AAT term number

300010957

Broader Terms used

Narrower Terms used

architectural bronze
bell metal
gunmetal
lead bronze
nickel bronze
phosphor bronze
statuary bronze

Term used for

alloy, copper-tin
copper-tin alloy

Created

14yrs ago

Connected records

Foundation of the Royal National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck. 1824.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George IV (1820-30)
Engraver: Wyon, William

Prize For Success in Art. 1856.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Wyon, William

Prince Albert Installed as Chancellor of Cambridge University. 1847.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Maker: Peters, J.

Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 1897.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Spink and Son Ltd
Engraver: Bowcher, Frank

Sir George Stokes. Laudatory Medal. 1899.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Saulles, George W. de

King's College London. Arthur Cates Medal.

Maker(s)

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

Installation Medal for William Frederick Duke of Gloucester. 1811.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Wyon, Thomas

Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 1897.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Spink and Son Ltd
Engraver: Bowcher, Frank

National Art Training School Award. 1883.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Wyon, Leonard Charles

Royal Botanic Society of London. Prize Medal. 1852.

Maker(s)

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

Napoleon III: Visit to England. Queen Victoria: Visit to Paris. 1855.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Wyon, Leonard Charles

Amateur Photographic Association Prize Medal. 1861.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Maker: Restall, J. A.

Foundation of the City of London School. 1834.

Maker(s)

Ruler: William IV (1830-37)
Engraver: Wyon, Benjamin

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Golden Jubilee of the Reign of Queen Victoria. 1887.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Heaton, Ralph

Golden Jubilee of the Reign of Queen Victoria. 1887.

Maker(s)

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

The Horticultural Society. Sir Joseph Banks Prize Medal. 1893.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Wyon, William

Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 1897.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Brock. Sir Thomas K.C.B.
Engraver: Saulles, George W. de

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Royal Geographical Society. Captain R. F. Scott. 1904.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edward VII (1901-10)
Engraver: Bayes, Gilbert

Death of Sir Ralph Abercromby. 1801

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)

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Lord Adrian. Prime Warden of the Goldsmith's Company. 1990-1991.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Elizabeth II (r. 1952-2022)
Engraver: Nathan, Philip

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Death of George Canning. 1827.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George IV (1820-30)
Engraver: Galle, A.

Opening of Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Viaduct. 1869.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Adams, George Gammon

An image of British Isles

Tyson Astronomical Medal. 1851. (Copy)

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)

Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 1897.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Spink and Son Ltd
Engraver: Bowcher, Frank

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