SA Union: Natal Society for the Advancement of Music Award
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Form:
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Circular. Bronze medal with loop for a ring.
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By:
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William James Dingley (?) / David Hollander & Son, Birmingham |
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Date:
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1914 (silver) |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0756;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 29.0 mm | Silver | 14.7 gm | $20 | | 25.3 mm | Bronze | 8.0 gm | $5 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Within a cartouche, coat of arms of Natal, two wildebeests galloping to the right with hills behind. Below musical instruments and a score. Signed: “W.J.D.” at the foot.
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Reverse:
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Within a laurel wreath tied at the foot and a scroll above reading: “MUSIC & KINDRED ARTS” space for engraving the name of the recipient. stamped on reverse above scroll and Stamped above the scroll, the maker’s mark: “D.H&S” and silver hallmark for Birmingham 1914. Legend: “THE.NATAL.SOCIETY.FOR.THE.ADVANCEMENT.OF.MUSIC.” This medal engraved: "1ST PRIZE / Elocution / MAVIS WAYNE / 1914".
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Notes:
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The Society also awarded medals in gold. The bronze medals may have been presented to all the competitors.
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