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Award Worshipful Company of Founders
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1910 |
| Type | Award medal |
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| Obverse description | The armorial bearings of the Worshipful Company of Founders displayed in high relief at centre, depicting a shield charged with two candlesticks and a ewer, supported by elaborate acanthus scrollwork, with a helmeted crest above. A ribbon below the shield bears the motto in the exergue, and a circular legend surrounds the field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A dynamic scene in high relief depicting two muscular artisans pouring molten metal from a crucible suspended on a frame into a rectangular casting mould, with steam or smoke rising from the pour. A sphinx bust is visible in the background to the upper right, symbolising ancient metalworking traditions. The field is otherwise plain with no legend. |
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