GREAT BRITAIN. London. Photographic Society of London Bronze Medal, 1853. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
Eimer-1478; BHM-2525. By W. J. Taylor. Diameter: 63mm. Weight: 109.38g. Obverse: Bust of Prince Consort Albert facing left, perimeter legend above - H.R.H. THE PRINCE CONSORT PATRON; Reverse: Apollo driving quadriga left, clouds below, 1853 below clouds, perimeter legend above - PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF LONDON; Edge: engraved J. CADETT. EXHIBITION - 1878. This medal is from the 23rd annual exhibition of the Society, by then called the Photographic Society of Great Britain. The event ran from 11 October to 12 November. The November 15, 1878 British Journal of Photography notes that a medal was awarded at the photographic exhibition to Mr. James William Thomas Cadett who patented a pneumatic lens cap, noting that "it is one of the most ingenious of the many ingenious mechanical inventions made in connection with photography..." Mr. Cadett's medal offers uniform milk-chocolate surfaces and no abrasions other than a small nick on the prince's neck. A desirable medal for both its style, state of preservation, and documented linkage to its specific recipient.

Estimate: $200