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Medal - International Exhibition, Sydney, Bronze Prize, New South Wales, Australia, 1879
Reg. No: NU 20570
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- Summary:
- Australia New South Wales Sydney
International Exhibition Prize 1879 - 1880 (AD)
Mint: Sydney
Awarded to: Mrs. Flaton of Hotham for mounted preserved ferns
Other Details: This large bronze prize medal (76 mm) featuring a view of the Sydney Garden Palace Exhibition Building with a figure of New South Wales was awarded to Mrs J. Flaton of Hotham for her collection of mounted, preserved ferns. Mrs Flaton's medal is detailed in the Official Record of the Sydney International Exhibition, 1879. Her entry consisted of a 'Basket of Flowers, formed of Seaweed, Coral, and Shells'. It received an honorable mention and was described as 'very tastefully arranged'. Joseph (and Mrs) Flaton lived at 26 Capel St, Hotham (now North Melbourne).The wreath of native flowers onthe reverse was designed by J.W. Sayer. - Description:
- A large bronze prize medal (76 mm) featuring a view of the Sydney Garden Palace Exhibition Building with a figure of New South Wales standing in front holding the colonial shield and surrounded by exhibition goods.The reverse is inscribed with the name of the winner, Mrs. J. Flaton and a description of her entry, Preserved Ferns Mounted.
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 76 mm (Diameter) |
| Dimension Comment: | Weight > 100 g. |
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| Tagged with: | exhibitions |
| Themes this item is part of: | Public Life & Institutions Collection, J.S. & A.B. Wyon, Engravers, London, England, J.S. & A.B. Wyon, Engravers, London, England, Royal Mint, London, Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint |
| Primary Classification: | MEDALS |
| Secondary Classification: | Civil |
| Tertiary Classification: | exhibition prizes |
| Series: | Australian Exhibition Medals |
| DateEra: | 1879 AD |
| Obverse Description: | Figure of New South Wales surrounded by works of industry before exhibition building; around, * INTERNATIONAL * EXHIBITION * SYDNEY N.S.W.* M.D.CCC.LXXIX in exergue, waves, below these waves in tiny letters the artists names, J.S. & A.B. WYON |
| Reverse Description: | Wreath of Australian flora below in tiny letters, J.S. & A.B. WYON Inscribed, AWARDED / TO / MRS J.FLATON / HOTHAM / FOR COLLECTION OF / PRESERVED FERNS / MOUNTED |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Inscriptions: | Obverse: *INTERNATIONAL* EXHIBITION * / SYDNEY N.S.W. * M.D.CCC LXXIX / ORTA RECENS QUAM PURA NITES / J.S. & A.B.WYON Reverse: AWARDED / TO / MRS J.FLATON / HOTHAM/FOR COLLECTION OF / PRESERVED FERNS / MOUNTED |
| Shape: | round |
| Material: | Bronze |
| Issued By: | Australian International Exhibition Commissioners, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1879-1880 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1879 |
| Artist: | Joseph Wyon, London, England, Great Britain |
| Artist: | A. Wyon |
| Artist: | Mr James Sayer |
| Artist: | Mr Samuel Begg |
| Awarded To: | Mrs Joseph Flaton, Hotham (North Melbourne), Victoria, Australia |
| References: |
Hock.p.261 Jordan, Caroline and Filmer , Veronica, 'Old Sayer's Picture Gallery': James Whitley Sayer, Founder of the Geelong Gallery, Melbourne Art Journal, 11-12, 2008-2009, pp. 34-49. |
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