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Award Trades and Industrial Exhibition

Location United Kingdom
Year 1893
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Composition Gilding metal plated bronze
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Obverse description The arms of Blackburn in high relief at centre, featuring a shield charged with bees and a beehive, surmounted by a bird crest on a wreath. A scroll beneath the shield bears the motto. The circular legend surrounds the design, with the date in the lower field.
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Obverse lettering TRADES AND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION ANTE ET LABORE BLACKBURN 1893
Reverse description A standing robed Victory at centre extends laurel wreaths in both hands toward a seated draped female figure on the left, representing the Arts, and a seated bearded male artisan on the right holding a hammer over his shoulder. A central shield engraved with the recipient's name occupies the lower centre field, surrounded by tools and accoutrements of industry. The maker's signature appears along the lower rim, with a ribbon legend in the exergue.
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