Object number
7010.2
Description
Five copper medallions, all relating to the Great Exhibition and all have 'LIEUT TYLER RE' on rim, with all the descripitions illegible. They are held in a red leather case with a gold title on the front; 'EXHIBITION MDCCCLI MEDALS', with the same signia as inside. It was presented to Henry Whatley Tyler by Her Majesty's Commissioners.
The inside of each compartment has a gilt gold border. The three middle medallions lay on top of navy ribbons to help retreive them from their holes. On the other side is a navy cushion with gold typing and a signia.
The case is closed by metal floral decorated clasps. The spine also contains two gold brackets to help it open and close. On the back and spine is 'EXHIBITION MDCCCLI MEDALS'
Date
1851
Dimensions
- case closed 363 mm
- Width: case closed 261 mm
- Depth: case closed 60 mm
- case open 363 mm
- Width: case open 533 mm
- Depth: case open 27 mm