Ref NoLDGSL/838/W/16/1
TitleMurchison correspondence: letter from William WYON
Date26 May 1832
LevelItem
Extent1 letter
FormatDocument
DescriptionMurchison correspondence: letter from William WYON, Royal Mint, London, to Francis Chantrey, 26 May 1832. Re: Reacts to Murchison's 'harsh' criticism of Wyon's design of the Wollaston Medal despite his engraving it twice, and wants to know if Council will employ another artist. Includes a sketch of both side of the medal. The letter is annotated by Murchison stating he was ignorant of the circumstances of Wyon's lateness in delivery of the design.
[Letter was enclosed with LDGSL/838/C/7/2]
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LanguageEnglish
ArchNoteDescription by John Thackray; revised by Caroline Lam
CreatorNameWYON | William | 1795-1851 | die-engraver and medallist
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/388WYON; William (1795-1851); die-engraver and medallist1795-1851
DS/UK/243CHANTREY; Sir; Francis Leggatt (1781-1841); sculptor1781-1841
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