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J.S. & A.B. Wyon, Engravers, London, England
Image: Abyssinian War Medal 1867 - 68 (Specimen)
Source: Museum Victoria
The Wyon family was lauded in England for its talented coin and metal engraving. The family business existed from the mid-18th century to the late 19th century. Peter George (II) Wyon apparently came from Cologne, Germany, in the early 18th century. His grandsons, Thomas (I) and Peter, became distinguished medallists and engravers of dies for coinage. Thomas' son Benjamin and grandsons Joseph Shepherd and Alfred Benjamin all became medallists.
Joseph Shepherd Wyon (1836-1873) studied in the schools of the Royal Academy, where he was an outstanding pupil. In 1858 he was appointed Chief Engraver of the Seals, succeeding his father. Some of his medals were made in collaboration with his brother Alfred Benjamin, including some for the Corporation of the City of London.
Alfred Benjamin Wyon (1837-1884) learned the art of die engraving under his father and was a student in the School of Painting at the Royal Academy. He became Chief Engraver of the Seals in 1873, a post he retained until his death. He attained great eminence as an engraver and medallist.
References:
http://www.historicalartmedals.com (the collection of Benjamin Weiss), accessed 16 Sep 2003.
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Medal - Acclimatization Society of Victoria, Bronze, Australia, 1868
Bronze medal awarded in 1868 by the Acclimatization Society of Victoria, featuring a menagerie of exotic animals. In the mid 19th century in Australia and New Zealand, acclimatization ...
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Medal - Acclimatization Society of Victoria, Bronze, Australia, 1868
Bronze medal awarded in 1868 by the Acclimatization Society of Victoria, featuring a menagerie of exotic animals. In the mid 19th century in Australia and New Zealand, acclimatization ...
From: London, United Kingdom Images: 2 -
Medal - Acclimatization Society of Victoria, Bronze, Australia, 1868
Bronze medal awarded in 1868 by the Acclimatization Society of Victoria, featuring a menagerie of exotic animals. In the mid 19th century in Australia and New Zealand, acclimatization ...
From: London, United Kingdom Images: 2 -
Medal - Acclimatization Society of Victoria, Silver, Australia, 1868
Silver medal awarded by the Acclimatization Society of Victoria in 1868, featuring a menagerie of exotic animals. In the mid 19th century in Australia and New Zealand, acclimatization ...
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Medal - Acclimatization Society of Victoria, Silver, Australia, 1868
Silver medal awarded by the Acclimatization Society of Victoria in 1868, featuring a menagerie of exotic animals. In the mid 19th century in Australia and New Zealand, acclimatization ...
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Medal - Acclimatization Society of Victoria, Bronze, Australia, 1868
Bronze medal awarded in 1868 by the Acclimatization Society of Victoria, featuring a menagerie of exotic animals. In the mid 19th century in Australia and New Zealand, acclimatization ...
From: London, United Kingdom Images: 2 -
Medal - Acclimatization Society of Victoria, Silver, Australia, 1868
Silver medal awarded in 1868 by the Acclimatization Society of Victoria, featuring a menagerie of exotic animals. In the mid 19th century in Australia and New Zealand, acclimatization ...
From: London, United Kingdom Images: 2 -
Medal - Australian International Exhibition Commissioners, New South Wales, Australia, 187 ...
Australia Victoria Melbourne Medal - Australian International Exhibitions Commissioner's 1879 - 81 (AD) Awarded to: A. Fletcher Other Details: This bronze Commissioner's medal was awar ...
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Medal - Australian International Exhibition Commissioners, New South Wales, Australia, 187 ...
Australia Australian International Exhibitions - For Services 1879 - 1881 (AD) Awarded to: Mueller, Ferdinand von Other Details: This bronze medal was awarded to Ferdinand von Mueller, ...
From: London, United Kingdom Images: 2 -
Medal - Melbourne Exhibition Prize, Victoria, Australia, 1854
Australia Victoria Melbourne Melbourne 1854 Exhibition Prize Medal 1854 (AD) Mint: Royal Mint London Awarded to: Daniel Cane Other Details: A bronze prize medal (64 mm diameter) awarded ...
From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 2
