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Cornish Masque Commemorative Plaquette
Designed and engraved by: Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American (born in Ireland), 1848–1907)
1905–06
Medium/Technique
Gilt bronze
Dimensions
Height x width: 3 1/8 x 1 7/8 in. (8 x 4.7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Frances Grimes
Accession Number39.297
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
Catalogue Raisonné
Dryfhout 202; Baxter 79
DescriptionMedal "In affectionate remembrance of the Celebration of June XXIII MCMV. Augusta and Augustus St. Gaudens. Rectangular in low relief showing fire burning in temple over inscription "Amor vincit". Many names inscribed above and below in minute letters.