Prize medal, model making
Prize medal won by George Knott at a model making competition at Bideford. Obverse: A representation of a ship and a bridge based on the town seal. Legend: 'SIGILLVM - COMMVNE - DE BEDIFORD - 1577.' Reverse: Within a wreath of palm and olive branches the inscription: 'BIDEFORD FINE ART AND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION G. Knott 1877.' Edge: 'for Model of Eddystone Lighthouse.'
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Object Details
ID: | MED2322 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Prize medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Date made: | 1877 |
People: | Knott, George |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 44 mm |
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