Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 17 - Argentum 2 Jun 2018
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British Commemorative Medals, Edward VII, as Prince of Wales, uniface bronze portrait plaque, 1887, by Charles Bell Birch, ARA (1832–1893), cast by James Moore of Thames Ditton, bust to r., emblems of music and peace below (a lyre and pipe of peace), stamped signature (BDM VII, p. 83), 183mm (7 ¼ ins), very fine and an excellent sculptural portrait
Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee of 1887 saw a number of Colonial conferences held in London and attended by the prime ministers of the Dominions. It is possible that the plaque, with its pipe of peace, was issued in association with one such meeting. James Moore was responsible for casting several of Birch's statues including Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, 1883, and Major-Gen. William Earle, 1887 (both in Liverpool), and two of Queen Victoria, 1893 (in Aberdeen and Adelaide). Birch also executed a slightly smaller (160mm), circular plaque of Queen Victoria.
(120-160 GBP)
Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee of 1887 saw a number of Colonial conferences held in London and attended by the prime ministers of the Dominions. It is possible that the plaque, with its pipe of peace, was issued in association with one such meeting. James Moore was responsible for casting several of Birch's statues including Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, 1883, and Major-Gen. William Earle, 1887 (both in Liverpool), and two of Queen Victoria, 1893 (in Aberdeen and Adelaide). Birch also executed a slightly smaller (160mm), circular plaque of Queen Victoria.
(120-160 GBP)