Dies for Bathgate medal
Object numberHC.M.1.23a
TitleDies for Bathgate medal
CreatorKirkwood (Manufacturer)
DescriptionWooden box, containing the dies for the stamping of the Bathgate Medals. One has written on [backwards]
IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM MACPHUNE BATHGATE. F.R.C.S. EDIN. LECTURER ON MATERIA MEDICA &c BORN 1797- DIED 1867 FOUNDED BY HIS SON 1889.
The other stamp has written on it [backwards] AWARDED TO. BY THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF EDINBURGH AS THE PRIZE FOR EXAMINATION IN MATERIA MEDICA
Production periodNineteenth century, late
Object nameMedallion
Object categoryMEDALS and Awards
Dimensions
- Box Length: 16 cm
Width: 9.5 cm
Height: 8 cm
Stamp/dies Length: 6.7 cm
Width: 6.7 cm
Height: 5 cm