Medal
Date1889
Where made LondonEngland, Europe
Mediumbronze
DimensionsObject/Work: 80 mm, 275.9Gm
ClassificationsArtworks/Commemorations/Photographs
Object numberN0252
DescriptionObverse Description: Richard the First, 1189; Victoria 1889. Around: TO COMMEMORATE THE 700TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MAYORALITY OF THE CITY OF LONDON. MDCCCLXXXIXReverse Description: St. Michael handing the Sceptre, Chain, Sword, and Shield of the new Mayoralty to "London," seated on Cornucopia, and already presented by him with City Purse, Keys, and Cap of Dignity, in honour of the Office. St. Michael stands with left foot resting on Old London Bridge (of 1176) behind him, and right food advanced. The Tower of London, dating from the 11th Century, lies between, connecting the past with the present. In the background are, The Crown, the source of all Civic authority, the Dome of St. Paul the Patron Saint of London, The Towers of Westminster Abbey, Cleopatra's Needle on Thames Embankment, Old Temple Bar, and the Mansion House, the Official Residence of the Lord Mayor. Above: THE POWERS THAT BE ARE ORDAINED OF GOD. Below: 1189-1889. THE TWO LIMITS OF THE COMMEMORATED PERIOD.
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A B Wyon
F. Bowcher
Oudine
J S & A B Wyon
