medal; electrotype

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Object Type: medal; electrotype
Museum number: 2006,0314.1
Description: Bronzed electrotyped uniface medal in circular wooden frame with suspension ring. (whole); Bust of George Baldwin Spencer, left, wearing jacket and cravat. (obverse)
Producer name: Designed by: George Baldwin Spencer
Production date: 1841
Production place: Made in: British Isles
Materials: bronze
Technique: electroformed
Dimensions: Diameter: 200 millimetres (frame); Diameter: 163 millimetres (medal)
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Curator's comments: Possibly the earliest use of the electrotype process in medal making.
Location: Not on display
Subjects: draughtsman/painter
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: George Baldwin Spencer
Acquisition name: Purchased from: Daniel Fearon
Acquisition date: 2006
Department: Money and Medals
Registration number: 2006,0314.1

Free entry