Medallion
Medallion
Object name: Medallion
Manufactured By William Monk (1820 - 1890)
Manufactured By Charles Eaton (British, died 1870)
Date: 1857-1870
Dimensions:
95 x 110 x 2 mm
Medium: Lead
Where depicted:Europe, UK, London
Object number: C05754
DescriptionLarge, fake medieval medallion with an arch-shaped ring at the top. Engraved on one side are 2 figures in armour with a sword encircled by letters; on the other side is a man with a crown on a throne flanked by swords and an owl. Fake made by the forgers William Monk/ Smith and Charles Eaton - known as "Billy and Charley."