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counterplate
Object Type
counterplate
Museum number
1906,1117.60
Description
Circular brass counterplate for seal-matrix: Tasmania. Brass mounts for four positions, numbered 1-4 respectively. A shaped panel scrolled and flanked by roses, thistles and shamrock showing on an estrade three symbolic figures, a colonist with sheaf and sickle seated, protected by Britannia and encouraged by Pomona/or Ceres with cornucopia. Above, the Royal arms within the Garter and supporters; motto on scroll. Legend.
Producer name
Engraved by:
J S & A B Wyon
Cultures/periods
Post-Medieval
Production place
Made in:
London (England)
Materials
copper
brass
Technique
engraved
Dimensions
Diameter:
11.60 centimetres
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
See also 1906,1117.59
Bibliographic references
Tonnochy 1952 / Catalogue of Seal-Dies in the British Museum
(311)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
allegory/personification
myth/legend
flower
heraldry
plant
leaf
classical deity
Associated names
Named in inscription:
Queen Victoria
Representation of:
Britannia
Representation of:
Pomona
(?)
Representation of:
Demeter/Ceres
(?)
Associated places
Named in inscription:
Tasmania
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Lord President of the Council
Acquisition date
1906
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
1906,1117.60