Arminius Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Hello, so far: Great Britain, British School Medal, by Joseph Davis, Birmingham, 1830-1860 AD., White Metal Medal (33 mm / 9,66 g), Obv.: REMEMBER NOW / THY CREATOR / ECCL. C. 12. V. I / DAVIS. BIRM , girl standing in front of her father seated left; above, rays (of the sun); behind, columns tree and cornucopiae. Rev.: REWARD / OF / MERIT , in a wreath. http://www.neocollect.com/articles/7/ . This medal probably was made in Birmingham by Joseph Davis, a well-known medallist and die-engraver who produced a number of medals in support of political reform and against slavery. Davis was active in Birmingham, England from about 1830 to 1860. ........................................................ Additions and corrections welcome! regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie582 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 It never fails to amaze the trouble they went to to reward attendance at school! Somehow can't see them doing that now!! Pity about the hole, presumably so it could be hung around his neck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Can't see your images, geordie. So that medal was often given to students? Man, I wish they did that today, I'd have loads of those! Fascinating! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elverno Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Forrer doesn't have much to say about Joseph Davis but this is pretty clearly one of his productions. It does say that he died about 1857 and seems to have stopped working about 1850 or so. It also notes that he was not an engraver himself but manufactured medals using dies produced for him. A very nice piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Quaint, slightly out of proportion, image. Very cute medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie582 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Can't see your images, geordie." School Medal obverseLets try a simple link! Nope. I'll try later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie582 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 [/img] Can't see your images, geordie." Lets try a simple link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 What a great medal! The curved relief on both sides is something I've never really seen before. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie582 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Forgot to mention. at 40 mm and 30 gms you would certainly know it was hanging around your neck! No edge inscription nor mint mark or engravers initials. Probably locally produced but nice work nontheless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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