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Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, London

Box with George IV (1762-1830) coronation medal 1821-30

Tortoiseshell, gold | 2.8 x 8.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 4743

Box with George IV (1762-1830) coronation medal

Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, London

Box with George IV (1762-1830) coronation medal 1821-30

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Box with George IV (1762-1830) coronation medal

Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, London

Box with George IV (1762-1830) coronation medal 1821-30

©

Description

Circular tortoiseshell box and cover, mounted with a gold coronation medal of George IV, laureate, in profile to the left; slightly concave sides and gold rim mounts.

Provenance

Presented to King George V by Queen Mary on his birthday, 3 June 1917
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, London
(goldsmith)

Search the collection Benedetto Pistrucci (1784-1855)
(medallist)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King George V, King of the United Kingdom (1865-1936)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page George IV, King of the United Kingdom (1762-1830)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Tortoiseshell, gold

tortoise shell, gold

chased

Measurements

2.8 x 8.4 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Bibelots & Gold Boxes
Object type(s)
containers
boxes
components
covers
visual works
medals
coronation medals
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Plastic arts
Numismatics
Medals

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