AuldFartte Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 The medal is silver, measures about 55mm diameter and about 5mm thick ... it's heavy!!! The obverse is the Victoria "Young Head" by Wyon, surrounded by the legend VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA MDCCCXXXVII. Under the bust is the word PATRONA. The reverse is a "sculpture" of a nude human torso and leg, strategically covered by what appears to be fabric. Both the "Young Head" and the torso sculpture include the artist's name,W WYON S on the sculpture, W.WYON R.A. on the bust. Reverse legend ROYAL ACADEMY INSTITVTED MDCCLXVIII . Under the sculpture is the word STVDY . The edge is engraved (not during the mint process, apparently) TO MR. A. GATLEY, FOR THE BEST MODEL FROM THE LIFE. DECR. 10TH 1844. And it includes the original case. If anyone has further information about this piece, I'd sure appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 You have the coolest stuff, AF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuldFartte Posted June 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 You have the coolest stuff, AF. Why, thank you, ma'am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 That's absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ætheling Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 It's often been said that Wyon was a master at die engraving. It's pieces like this that show how good he was. It's easy to see why the Queen was delighted by his portrait of her and also why she insisted rather erm... modestly on keeping it unchanged for 50 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 I agree....she changed for the worse on larger silver in 1887 and all copper/bronze in 1895. I think the first tanning salon opened in London during the latter part of 1886. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Oli Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 That...is...amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mediccoin Posted July 3, 2005 Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 Impressive!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akdrv Posted July 3, 2005 Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 Beautiful medal, AF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16d Posted July 3, 2005 Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 My brain just fried!! Thanks alot, I was out pullin weeds. Now I have reason to stay in.: "If anyone has further information about this piece, I'd sure appreciate it" I like the piece, a true oddity nearly. On 1 side you have the straight-laced, the other, Dali-ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ætheling Posted July 3, 2005 Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 I agree....she changed for the worse on larger silver in 1887 and all copper/bronze in 1895. I don't know Peter i bit the numismatic bug mostly because of the Jubilee portrait of her late Majesty, so i suppose i have alot to thank Mr Boehm for. But i agree the Brock portrait of 1893 onwards was not so flattering, but it was really necessary by then i think. The Wyon portrait had gone on for long enough by 1887. Pity that the Gothic was lost though. Still even Brock and Boehm did a better job at obverses than G. W. de Saulles. Although the latter can't be knocked on his reverse designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16d Posted July 3, 2005 Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 Well, that's not a NSS variety. Seems she did a NH (NO Head) variety, as well. You go Mum!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuldFartte Posted July 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2005 Thanks for the kind comments, folks You know me ... I like anything "Victoria" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPJ Posted July 11, 2005 Report Share Posted July 11, 2005 What a beautiful thing! Victorian observes are always gorgeous but thats the best I've seen in a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAB Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 Not sure, but I think that was the image of Queen Victoria that was adopted to use on the first stamps (1d black in 1840) and was continued on her british stamps until 1901. I will check on this later. Regards, PAB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ætheling Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 Not sure, but I think that was the image of Queen Victoria that was adopted to use on the first stamps (1d black in 1840) and was continued on her british stamps until 1901. I will check on this later. Regards, PAB You are correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuldFartte Posted July 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 Victoria is on stamps ... uh-oh ... I'm in serious trouble now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 Victoria is on stamps ... uh-oh ... I'm in serious trouble now I think that Albquerquequequeque has a rather large stamp club. If not, you can always go north to Santa Fe. I understand they have a very active club. I never could spell Albuquerque.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuldFartte Posted July 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 I think that Albquerquequequeque has a rather large stamp club. If not, you can always go north to Santa Fe. I understand they have a very active club. I never could spell Albuquerque.... Good one, Art !!! Naw, I'd better not. I spend too much on metal thingies with Victoria already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28Plain Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 The only info I can give is that I'd love to acquire a medal like that. I think that Victoria must have been strikingly beautiful as a young lady, especially with that lovely Hapsburg nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 Some are beautiful and some notso. There has been plenty of interbreeding within the Euro communities over the centuries. I think current Lizzie was a a cracker.....I still like her up with Liz Taylor. My wife says Andy and William are dishy. Di was a beauty...not just in looks and Charles seems a sensible bloke. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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