Collection | George IV Private Papers |
Reference | GEO/MAIN/32871 |
Record Type | Correspondence |
Title | Letter from William Wyon to Francis Leggatt Chantrey regarding Royal Society Medals |
Date | 14 May 1832 |
Writer | Wyon, William; engraver |
Addressee | Chantrey, Francis Leggatt; sculptor |
Description | Wyon states that the dies for the medals, which were cast in gold and silver [silver-gilt], were created at the cost of 200 guineas for the pair. He also describes the appearance of the medals and their cost which had been agreed by Sir Thomas Lawrence. |
Place Of Writing | Royal Mint |
Language | English |
Extent | 1 document (4 pages) |
Physical Description | Loose manuscript paper |
Access Conditions | Available in surrogate form only |
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Level | Item |