United Kingdom. Medal International Exhibition London 1862 (No reserve price)
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Official bronze medal of the International Exhibition, London 1862, nominatively attributed to M. Alcan, juror of Class XIX, designed by Daniel Maclise and engraved by Leonard Charles Wyon, 76 mm in diameter and 217 g, with an old brown patina and signs of age, references BHM 2747 and Eimer 1553.
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Important official bronze medal from the International Exhibition of London 1862, nominatively attributed to Mr. Alcan, member of the jury of Class XIX.
This large medal is the work of Leonard Charles Wyon, after a design by Daniel Maclise. It is catalogued under references BHM 2747 and Eimer 1553. Exemplars of the same type are known with nominative attributions to exhibitors or jury members, engraved on the edge.
Obverse:
large allegorical composition showing Britannia seated, receiving the products and tributes of the figures personifying the Arts, the Sciences, Industry and Agriculture.
In the foreground stands the British lion, while several female figures and industrial attributes compose this scene, particularly elaborate.
Designed by Daniel Maclise, engraved by Leonard Charles Wyon.
Reverse:
center inscription within an oak wreath:
1862
LONDINI
HONORIS
CAUSA
This formula can be understood as “in London, in testimony of honor.”
Edge with nominative inscription engraved:
M. ALCAN, JUROR. CLASS XIX.
This attribution is particularly interesting: Michel Alcan (1810/1811–1877) was a French engineer and specialist in textile industries. The official documents of the London International Exhibition of 1862 mention him among the full members of the French section of the international jury. Class XIX of the Exhibition concerned threads and fabrics of linen and hemp.
Characteristics:
- country: United Kingdom
- event: International Exhibition, London
- year: 1862
- metal: bronze
- diameter: 76 mm
- weight: 217 g
- engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
- composition: Daniel Maclise
- references: BHM 2747 / Eimer 1553
- edge attribution: M. ALCAN, JUROR. CLASS XIX.
Great historical medal presenting a particularly interesting individual attribution to a French member of the jury of the London International Exhibition of 1862.
Old brown patina with signs of aging and some areas of oxidation visible in the photographs.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Seller's Story
I am a private and passionate collector of numismatics, with a particular interest in ancient Greek coins, which form the heart of my personal collection.
I regularly acquire coins at auction houses only, either to complete my collection, or to conduct research and identify pieces that interest me.
Coins that do not fall within my collecting field are then put up for sale. This allows me to continue my research and dedicate the proceeds to enriching my collection of Greek coins.
I pay particular attention to coin identification, their historical context, and the references in major numismatic catalogs.
Translated by Google TranslateImportant official bronze medal from the International Exhibition of London 1862, nominatively attributed to Mr. Alcan, member of the jury of Class XIX.
This large medal is the work of Leonard Charles Wyon, after a design by Daniel Maclise. It is catalogued under references BHM 2747 and Eimer 1553. Exemplars of the same type are known with nominative attributions to exhibitors or jury members, engraved on the edge.
Obverse:
large allegorical composition showing Britannia seated, receiving the products and tributes of the figures personifying the Arts, the Sciences, Industry and Agriculture.
In the foreground stands the British lion, while several female figures and industrial attributes compose this scene, particularly elaborate.
Designed by Daniel Maclise, engraved by Leonard Charles Wyon.
Reverse:
center inscription within an oak wreath:
1862
LONDINI
HONORIS
CAUSA
This formula can be understood as “in London, in testimony of honor.”
Edge with nominative inscription engraved:
M. ALCAN, JUROR. CLASS XIX.
This attribution is particularly interesting: Michel Alcan (1810/1811–1877) was a French engineer and specialist in textile industries. The official documents of the London International Exhibition of 1862 mention him among the full members of the French section of the international jury. Class XIX of the Exhibition concerned threads and fabrics of linen and hemp.
Characteristics:
- country: United Kingdom
- event: International Exhibition, London
- year: 1862
- metal: bronze
- diameter: 76 mm
- weight: 217 g
- engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
- composition: Daniel Maclise
- references: BHM 2747 / Eimer 1553
- edge attribution: M. ALCAN, JUROR. CLASS XIX.
Great historical medal presenting a particularly interesting individual attribution to a French member of the jury of the London International Exhibition of 1862.
Old brown patina with signs of aging and some areas of oxidation visible in the photographs.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Seller's Story
I am a private and passionate collector of numismatics, with a particular interest in ancient Greek coins, which form the heart of my personal collection.
I regularly acquire coins at auction houses only, either to complete my collection, or to conduct research and identify pieces that interest me.
Coins that do not fall within my collecting field are then put up for sale. This allows me to continue my research and dedicate the proceeds to enriching my collection of Greek coins.
I pay particular attention to coin identification, their historical context, and the references in major numismatic catalogs.
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Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country/province
United Kingdom
Year/period and variation
International Exhibition London 1862
Denomination
Medal
Precious metal
Bronze
Condition
Ungraded
Theme
1862 Exhibition
Number of items
1
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