1891 Bronze Medal for Local Art Exhibition & Display

Great Britain: 1891 bronze medal awarded by the Department of…
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Great Britain: 1891 bronze medal awarded by the Department of Science and Art, for a local or regional art exhibition and display. (55 mm, 80g) by William Wyon. This was a 'stock' pattern struck for a number of years after Wyon's death. The specific award notation was engraved upon the edge; in this case, awarded to Andrew Douglas, Stage 12A, 1891. In original box of issue with gilt embossed 'Science and Art Department' on the lid. [Andrew Douglas, 1871-1935, was elevated to full membership in the Royal Scottish Academy in 1933.]

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  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
  • Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.

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