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O'CONNELL | MONUMENT 1881, in exergue. Size, 1·4; in white metal.
Occurs also with date altered to 1882. Similar to the last described
medal, it was largely sold.
ARTHUR JACOB, M.D., F.R.C.S.- Bust to left, draped; marked beneath
W WOODHOUSE, F. and behind the figure, JACOB. Reverse.- A laurel
wreath, outside which is inscribed ARTHUR JACOB M.D. F R C S PROF OF ANAT
& PHYS ROY COL OF SURG IN IRELAND; and within, IN | COMMEMORATION | OF
| EMINENT SERVICES | RENDERED TO | SCIENCE | AND | THE MEDICAL PROFESSION
| IN | IRELAND | 1860. Size, 2·6.
Dr. Jacob's long association with the Royal College of Surgeons and
his valuable services to the College, and the profession of Surgery in Ireland,
rendered his friends desirous of presenting him with a service of plate,
which he declined to accept, and in its stead this medal was prepared and
struck for subscribers to the "Jacob Fund." About 120 were distributed,
one impression being in silver, which was given to his brother, Dr. Jacob
of Maryborough. It is needless to recall Dr. Jacob's high surgical and
scientific attainments; his name will always be associated with the discovery
of the "Membrana Jacobi" in the structure of the eye - and remembered
as editor of the Medical Press. He died in 1874, aged 84 years,
having retired to England some years previously. Though bearing the
initials of his father, this medal was the work of Mr. J. Woodhouse. I
have a good impression of this medal in bronze.
TRINITY COLLEGE.- A replica of Mr. W. Woodhouse's medal. Portrait
well executed, and of larger size; distinguished by J W on the sleeve.
Size, 1·6.
Only one bronze, and a few white metal, proofs were struck before the
die broke ; of these I have a white metal proof impression. It is recognised
by several minute differences in the ornamentation of the dress from
the die subsequently engraved. Reverse.- A wreath.
TRINITY COLLEGE.- This medal bears, like the last, the bust of Elizabeth,
and inscription COLL. SS. ET INDIVID TRIN REG ELIZABETHÆ IUXTA
DVBL. 1591. Reverse.- The College arms on a field, diapered, and semée
with shamrocks; at side the Tudor rose and portcullis. Struck in gold,
it is given for various moderatorships, and has different inscriptions.
That before me bears ETHICS ET LOGICIS FELICITER EXCULTIS, and the name
of the recipient engraved, JONANNES F FRAZER 1873, having been obtained
by my son, the late Rev. John Findlay Frazer, Sch., T.C.D.
TRINITY COLLEGE LATIN MEDAL.- Roma draped and armed, holding
Victory on outstretched hand, seated on a cuirass, with shield; underneath
these J WOODHOUSE. In exergue, ROMA. Reverse.- College arms, &c., as
last medal; inscription, PROPTER LITERAS LATINAS FELICITER EXCULTAS.
Size, 1·4.
The die is copied from a fine first-brass coin of Nero. It was intended
as a companion prize to Wyon's Greek Berkeley Medal made in 1874, and
constitutes the Vice-Chancellor's Prize Latin Medal, one or two being
awarded, struck in gold, in each session. A few proofs of this medal
were struck in bronze ; of these no less than three have found their way
to my cabinet.
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THEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN.- A shield bearing
the College Arms, with Tudor rose and portcullis at the sides; above
inscribed, FOUNDED | 1837. All inclosed within a thick laurel wreath,
outside which is, THEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN.
Reverse.- blank, with wreath of olive and oak leaves. Size, 2·1.
I have early proofs of this medal, struck in white metal and in
bronze.
PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBLIN.- A shield with
the arms of the University on a diapered ground semée, with shamrocks;
at side the Tudor rose and portcullis. Around all, PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY
OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBLIN, FOUNDED 1854. Reverse.- blank centre, for
inscription, with olive wreaths; underneath, in small letters, J W. Size, 1·9.
I have an impression in silver, with ring for suspension.
TYRRELL MEDAL.- Bust to left, marked J W on neck. Inscribed,
WILLIAM GERALD TYRRELL BORN NOV 28TH 1851 DIED AVG 28TH 1876.
Reverse.- A shield with the University arms, Tudor rose, and portcullis, and within,
an olive wreath, outside which, DULCES ANTE OMNIA MUSAE. Size, 1·6.
The premature death of this promising young man was much
regretted by his companions in College. There was an intention of
commemorating his death by instituting a College medal, which was not
carried out. I believe only two impressions of this medal were struck,
of which I have one in bronze. The portrait is well executed.
THE QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY IN IRELAND.- Thus inscribed above a diademed
head of the Queen, to left; on the neck, in small letters, J WOODHOUSE,
and underneath, FOUNDED 1850. Reverse.- The arms of the
Queen's University, with shamrocks at side, on a shield, with space round
edge for inscription. Size, 1·6.
This prize medal was struck in gold and silver; it is distinguished
from the medals made by W. Woodhouse, by the portrait of the Queen
being of larger size, and by the inscription on the neck. Seen in an
early impression, it is a fine piece of work. I have a white metal proof.
PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY OF THE CORK COLLEGE.- Head of the Queen,
inscribed, VICTORIA REGINA. Reverse.- An engraved inscription. Size, 2·0.
Presented as a prize by the Vice-President of the College in the year
1877-8.
ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, IRELAND.- The arms of the College,
with supporters. Motto, on a ribbon underneath, CONCILIO MANUQUE,
and, in small letters, J. W. Reverse.- A blank centre for engraving,
around this, ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IN IRELAND. Size, 1·6.
Issued in gold and silver for prizes by Sir Charles Cameron, Professor
of Chemistry, and late President of the College. I have a white metal
proof, and also an impression in an unfinished condition. The supporters
are modelled "nude," in Mr. Woodhouse's usual manner for securing
accurate proportion when delineating the human figure, the drapery being
a subsequent addition.
SIR PATRICK DUN'S HOSPITAL MEDAL.- The arms of Sir Patrick Dun,
with his motto, CELER ATQUE FIDELIS, on a ribbon, and underneath, in
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