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Award - William Shakespeare Prize Harrow School; bronze

Location United Kingdom
Year 1939
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Composition Bronze
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Obverse description High-relief bust of William Shakespeare in three-quarter view facing slightly left, depicted with characteristic collar and period dress. A circular legend runs along the upper rim of the field, quoted from Hamlet.
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Obverse lettering HOW NOBLE IN REASON! HOW INFINITE IN FACULTY!
Reverse description Multi-line dedicatory inscription within a richly detailed wreath of flowers and foliage, with the date 1870 in the exergue and the engraver's signature L.C. WYON F. at the lower left of the wreath.
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