Commemorative Medal

Description

Medal to commemorate James Watt from the Art Union of London Series. Engraved by William Wyon. Bronze.

Obverse: head of James Watt facing right with legend: ‘CHANTREY SCULPTOR ET ABTIUM FACTOR W: WYON. R:A: FEC:’.

Reverse: Chantrey’s monument of James Watt seated facing left with legend: ‘WATT / FRANCISCI CHANTREY OPUS’.

Lettering on the edge: ‘ART-UNION OF LONDON 1843’

This medal was collected by Professor Roland Paxton.

Acquisition Number	2026/022
Item Type	Commemorative medal
Short Description	Commemorative medal for James Watt
Manufactured by	Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Date of Manufacture	1843
Sub-items	Fitted velvet-lined red box (Pobjoy Mint)
Supporting Items	None
Makers Number	None
Marks	None
Dimensions (mm)	55 (dia) x 4.5
Donor	Adele Paxton
Date Donated	May 2026
Materials	Bronze
Condition	Good
Display Location	Not on display. Store. Holding.