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Artist:
Wyon, Allan Gairdner
Issuer:
Lloyds of London
The renowned London insurers Lloyds initiated the occasional award of medals for services to the company with a Silver Medal in 1917. The piece was designed by Allan Gairdner Wyon, and bears the figure of god Neptune to symbolise Lloyds' abiding connection with shipping and the sea. It is still occasionally awarded today: the most recent awards were made in 2005, and before that in 1999. This example is a specimen from the designer's own collection. It is in white-metal; the Museum also has a specimen in bronze.
History note: From the estate of the late Mrs Venetia M. Watson, daughter of the artist
Method of acquisition: Given (2005-01-31) by Watson, Philip Charles
Production date: AD 1917 : undated
White metal specimen
Object composed of white metal Diameter 35.0 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 25.82 g
Inscription present: Neptune with trident in quadriga riding right through waves
Inscription present: Laurel wreath surrounding scroll bearing inscription
Accession number: CM.25-2005
Primary reference Number: 156544
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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