constanius Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 1873 Albert Edward Prince of Wales President, London Annual International Exhibition of all Fine Arts Industries and Inventions. Rev: The Horticultural Society's Arcades and the Albert Hall. BHM 2964 Gilt WM. 70mm. Awarded to Chas. L. Floris #2508. This medal is the work of G.T. Morgan before he emigrated to the USA in 1876 to work at the Philadelphia mint, as they say, the rest is history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 I do like the reverse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 I do like the reverse! You could imaging yourself being in ancient Rome, it is a lovely scene. If you look inward from 'ANNUAL' you can see that J. Gamble was the designer of the reverse and Morgan was the engraver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Another stunning medal!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 That is a beautiful medal. Having Morgan as the engraver is a big plus for desireability here in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elverno Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Detail right down to the grass! Lovely medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagerap Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 That is some of the most spectacular engraving I've seen. Thanks so much Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 When I originally posted the medal I searched for the named recipient with no luck, pays to keep trying... 1881 British Census Charles L. FLORIS Household Male -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Information: Birth Year <1848> Birthplace Peckham, Surrey, England Age 33 Occupation Artist Pottery Painter Marital Status U <Unmarried> Head of Household Charles L. FLORIS Relation Head Disability -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Source Information: Dwelling 27 Moreton Ter Census Place London, Middlesex, England Family History Library Film 1341024 Public Records Office Reference RG11 Piece / Folio 0104 / 25 Page Number 31 So he was 29 when he was awarded the medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarm Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 A smaller medal (52mm) of similar design (BHM 2992) was produced for the Festival in 1874. The edge inscription is J. Watson Catalogue No. 6202. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Beautiful presentation Here is another one for the Colonial & Indian Exhibition London. 1886 by L.C.Wyon for Heaton, Ralph & Sons. Bronze 52mm.BHM3209. I cannot remember if it has an edge inscription, will check...sometime in the future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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