1823 MANCHESTER ROYAL MECHANICS INSTITUTION 50mm SILVER MEDAL BY WYON

Obverse with draped bust of B. Reverse showing facade of the exhibition building. Date in numerals in exergue. Accompanied by a circular note that reads'A. D 1854, This medal was sent to me as having exhibited the best water colour painting of the year at Manchester. Edward Henry Corbould' (along with a small drawing of an artists pallet and brushes). The medal is contained within a pair of glass lunettes and as such is untouched by wear. The glass has a small crack at 6 o'clock on the obverse which has led to a small area of toning.

Housed in contemporary fitted case. In 1834, 1835 & 1836 he won gold medals of the society of the arts and many of his works were acquired by Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, and his royal pupils.

I cannot be held responsible for items lost in transit that have been sent uninsured. The item "1823 MANCHESTER ROYAL MECHANICS INSTITUTION 50mm SILVER MEDAL BY WYON" is in sale since Friday, August 7, 2020. This item is in the category "Coins\Historical Medals/Medallions\British\19th Century". The seller is "cooperscoinscom" and is located in Essex. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Period: 19th Century
Composition: Silver
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Region: British