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James William Benson (active 1879)
Model of the Albert Memorial hallmark 1879-80
Gold (18ct), silver, enamel | 51.0 x 43.9 x 43.9 cm (whole object) | RCIN 50151
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A gold, silver and enamel model of the Albert Memorial, on a square plinth with gold railing.
Provenance
The model records the appearance of the Memorial after the installation of the statue of Prince Albert in 1876. It was presented to Queen Victoria as a Golden Jubilee gift in 1887 by Abu Bakar (1833-1895), the reforming ruler and first constitutional monarch of the Malay state of Johor. Queen Victoria displayed it at Osborne House. -
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Medium and techniques
Gold (18ct), silver, enamel
Measurements
51.0 x 43.9 x 43.9 cm (whole object)
5720 g (Weight) (whole object)
