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Medal - Victoria Joseph Paxton
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1854 |
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| Composition | Pewter |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of Sir Joseph Paxton in high relief, set within an arched rectangular frame decorated with a beaded border. The surrounding field features laurel branches on either side, and the name legend SIR JOSEPH PAXTON appears in a rectangular cartouche at the base, with scrollwork ornament below. |
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| Obverse lettering | SIR JOSEPH PAXTON |
| Reverse description | A detailed panoramic view of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham in relief, showing the exterior facade with its transepts and surrounding landscaped grounds with trees and figures. Curved text arcs around the upper field, and a multi-line inscription in the lower field provides dimensions and construction details of the building. |
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