Royal Society of Arts Medal
- maker:
- William Wyon
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Medal of the [Royal] Society of Arts, awarded to Cornelius Varley in 1831 for his "Vial" microscope, diameter 50mm, depth 4mm, silver, English. Rim: holes for former suspension ring.[?]. Obverse: legend, Arts and Commerce Promoted; heads of Athena and another, profile to left; artist on base of Athena, W Wyon. Reverse, laurel garland, legends Mr Cornelius Varley. MDCCCXXXI. For his microscope for Live Objects. Socv Insd. London 1753.
Details
- Category:
- Coins, Medals & Tokens
- Object Number:
- 1989-582
- Materials:
- silver
- type:
- medal
- credit:
- Christie's South Kensington Limited
