Medal - Universal cookery and food exhibition

€1.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1895-1908
TypeAward medal
CompositionGold plated copper (copper gilt)
Weight
Diameter45 mm
Thickness4 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeJames Andrew Restall
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionTwo people facing half left; on right a female figure (Hygeia) in Classical dress holding a laurel wreath, to reward a child on left in cook`s apron and cap. They gesture towards a table holding an elaborate pudding; beneath the table game and beef. Behind the figures a globe and fruit.
Obverse letteringRESTALL BRAM
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionLettering within ornate and detailed laurel wreath, lettering around, date below
Reverse letteringUNIVERSAL COOKERY & FOOD EXHIBITION HONORIS CAUSA LONDINI 1899
(Translation: For the sake of Honour, London)
Reverse script
Engraver
Mintage1895  - -
1896  - -
1899  - -
1908  - -
Catalog ID6133548000
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