The Royal Photographic Society Medal.: CM.3139-1912

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Titles

The Royal Photographic Society Medal.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Taylor, W. J.

Entities

Categories

Medal

Description

This medal is unusual in the fact that the inscription on the side reads "…1869-18". It is understood that this inscription was left unfinished as James Glaisher was still president when he received the medal. It was to be finished when he retired from the role but it remains incomplete.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912-11-25) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

Production date: AD 1853

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 63 mm Diameter 63 mm Weight 124.42 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Prince Albert, facing left.

Text: H.R.H. THE PRINCE CONSORT PATRON
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Chariot of the sun.

Text: PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF LONDON (below) 1853.
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1837-1901: The Reign of Queen Victoria page(s): 184

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3139-1912
Primary reference Number: 228536
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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