Cheselden Medal
Reproduction
Object numberRCSSC/M 189
CollectionSpecial collections
CategoryVisual works
Object nameEngravings (prints)
TitleCheselden Medal
DescriptionPair of engravings of the obverse and reverse of the Cheselden medal of St Thomas's Hospital, after William Wyon's medal.
Obverse: Portrait of Cheselden, profile to right.
Reverse: A scene showing a cadaver lying on a table; beyond, a skull, a book and two bell glasses on an elevated table, its side decorated with the shield of St Thomas's Hospital.
Sitter/subject
Associated institution
Related objectsRCSSC/M 192RCSSC/M 193RCSSC/M 194RCSSC/M 214
Physical Location
LocationNot on public display: contact museum for access conditions
Physical Information
Physical descriptionPair of circular engravings mounted inside a brown hinged case; they have yellow metal frames (detached) with glazing, and a blue velvet surround.
CHESELDENMORS VIVIS / SALVS / ST THOMAS'S HOSPITAL
Dimensions
case height: 94 mm
case width: 93 mm
case depth: 15 mm
case width: 93 mm
case depth: 15 mm
