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Award - William IV London Horticultural Prize, silver
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1836 |
| Type | Award medal |
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| Obverse description | A standing draped female figure in high relief, representing Flora or Horticulture, holds a bouquet of flowers in her raised right hand and a garland of grapes at her side. She is surrounded by four smaller allegorical figures, including putti and a female attendant, amid abundant floral and fruit motifs. The engraver's signature W. WYON A.R.A. appears at lower left and ROYAL MINT 1836 at lower right in the exergue area. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The recessed field displays an engraved presentation inscription within a decorative cartouche, surrounded by a richly struck wreath of roses, oak leaves, and grape clusters. The circular legend around the border reads THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF LONDON, and the central engraved text reads: To Mr. John Floud for Pine Apples. June 13th 1840. |
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