1862 London Exhibition Bronze Medallion for C & J Dennys
1862 International Exhibition, London: bronze medallion (2.99 in.) Britannia seated above crouching lion surrounded by six women representing Industry, Agriculture and the Arts, reverse '1862 / Londini / Honaris / Causa' within wreath, 'L.C. Wyon. Fec' at base, edge (0.28 in.) inscribed 'C & J Dennys. Class III', in original case, Unc. [See also previous lot]., C & J Dennys, from Geelong, were awarded the medal for their entry of 'Preserved meats'.
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- Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
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