King Edward VII (1841–1910) as Prince Albert, Prince of Wales
George T. Morgan (1843-1925)
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1873
Materials
Baize, Gilt, Leather, Silk, Silver
Measurements
4 in (Width); 4 in (Length)
Place of origin
Brompton
Order this imageCollection
Hughenden, Buckinghamshire
NT 429259
Summary
Silver medal of the International Exhibition, London 1873, by George Morgan. Obverse Bust of Albert, Prince of Wales to left. Inscribed 'Albert Edward Prince of Wales President' and 'Ich Dien' with Prince of Wales' feathers in field. Also inscribed with maker's mark 'G. Morgan SC.' Reverse view of The Horticultural Society's arcades in foreground with Albert Hall in background inscribed 'London Annual International Exhibition of All Fine Arts Industries and Inventions' and 'MDCCCLXXIII'. Inscribed on edge 'The Rt. Hon. Benjamin Disraeli M.P. for services'. In blue leather case, white baize and silk lined, the interior of the lid inscribed in gold 'George Morgan Medallist Brompton London'.
Makers and roles
George T. Morgan (1843-1925), medallist