Summary
Copy of a medal bearing a portrait of Leilio Tolomei. The original medal, by Pastorino de' Pastorini, was made in about 1550. This uniface electrotype copy was made circa 1881 by Robert Ready. The original uniface cast lead medal was from the collection of King George III then part of the British Museum collection (Reg: G3,IP.1072). It is thought that this electrotype was produced in association with an exhibition of Italian medals in the King's Library in 1881 and was acquired by the National Gallery of Victoria where it was displayed probably from the late 1880s.The electrotype is copper plated and toned.
Obverse Description
Bust of Leilio Tolomei facing right, bearded, draped; around, LELIVS THOLOMEVS
Reverse Description
Plain
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Overall Dimensions
35 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
Attwood 489a British Museum Reg: G3,IP.1072
[Book] Attwood, Philip. 2003. Italian Medals in British Public Collections., 251 Pages
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