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sails set, and portion of a flag visible, bearing the Irish harp. Behind
Hibernia is a round tower and trees seen in the distance ; and at her feet
some scattered detached shamrock leaves. Inscription, CEAD MILE FAILTE,
In exergue, MDCCCXXI and I PARKES F.
There is an impression in copper gilt in the cabinet of the Royal Irish
Academy. I have a white metal proof obtained from Mr. Parkes. Size,
1·8.
GEORGE IV.'S VISIT TO IRELAND (No. 2). — A similar medal, but in
exergue, inscribed, LANDED AT THE ROYAL | HARBOUR OF HOWTH | AUGUST
12 | MDCCCXXI. I possess a white metal proof. Size, 1·8.
GEORGE IV.'S VISIT TO IRELAND (No. 3). — Laureated head in low relief,
closely copied from the head on Pistrucci's half-crown, GEORGIUS IIII. D : G :
BRITANNIARUM REX. F.D. Underneath the head, in small letters, I.P.
Reverse. — An imperial crown ; its arches covered with shamrocks.
Inscription above, cead mile failte, and IN IRELAND. Underneath the
crown, LANDED AT THE ROYAL | HARBOUR OF HOWTH AUGT 12th | 1821.
The obverse of this medal is a striking reproduction of the Pistrucci
current coin. I have a fine white metal proof impression. Size,
1·3.
GEORGE IV.'S VISIT TO IRELAND (No. 4). — Laurelled bust to left in low
relief, GEORGIUS IV BRITANNIARUM REX. F.D. Reverse. — A harp ; above it a
small crown, and in small letters ERIN GO BRAGH. On each side of harp
wreaths of shamrocks. Inscription, HIS MAJESTY VISITS IRELAND, and in
small letters AUGUST 1821. I have a fine white metal proof. Size, 1·1.
The head is copied evidently from Pistrucci's shilling of 1821.
GEORGE IV.'S VISIT TO IRELAND (No. 5). — Laurelled bust to left ; very
similar to last, in low relief, with same inscription. Reverse. — A small
harp above shamrock wreaths, underneath ERIN GO BRAGH | AUGUST 1821 |
and on upper part, VISIT TO IRELAND. In brass. Size, 1·
GEORGE IV.'S VISIT TO IRELAND (No. 6). — Laureated head resembling
last. Inscription, GEORGE IV KING OF GREAT BRITAIN. Reverse. — Harp and
crown, with wreaths of shamrock, rose, and thistle : IRELAND EXULTS IN
THE PRESENCE OF HER KING. Struck in copper. Size, 1·0. These medals
have no artist's name, and may possibly have been made in England.
GEORGE IV. ; INSTALLATION OF KNIGHTS OF ST. PATRICK. — Laurelled
head in very high relief, surrounded by Collar of Order of Knights of
St. Patrick, and pendant harp and crown, GEORGIUS IIII. D : G :
BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse. — View of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin,
also in high relief, with flag flying from tower. Underneath, in small
letters, I. PARKES. F. In exergue, ROYAL INSTALLATION | AT ST PATRICKS
DUBLIN | AUGUST XXVIII | MDCCCXXI |
There are specimens in bronze and white metal in my cabinet. Size, 1·8.
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From the unusual high relief of both sides, this medal must have
been difficult to strike with success.
The Order of St. Patrick dates from 17th March, 1783, when Earl
Temple, afterwards Marquis of Buckingham, was Lord Lieutenant. As
Grand Master he presided at the first installation. The next installation
was in 1800, during the viceroyalty of Marquis Cornwallis. The third under
the Duke of Richmond in 1809. The fourth in 1819, when Earl Talbot
was viceroy ; but the principal one was held in 1821, when George IV.
officiated as Sovereign of the Order, and the Knights of St. Patrick in
full costume, walked from the Castle to the Cathedral. The last great
Installation was that of the Prince of Wales in 1868. Since the
disestablishment of the Church of Ireland the connexion of this Order
with St. Patrick's Cathedral has ceased, its chapter being transferred
to the Castle of Dublin.
DUKE OF YORK. — Bust to left; inscribed, FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK,
and in small letters under neck, PARKES F. Around on a raised, granulated
border, KING AND CONSTITUTION | NO SURRENDER. Reverse. — Equestrian
statue of William III. ; on the pedestal, 1690 ; and inscribed on a
raised border, THE GLORIOUS AND IMMORTAL MEMORY | WILLIAMITE CLUB. |
In small letters, near pedestal, PARKES.
Of the medal I have an impression in silver. Size, 1·6. It refers to
one of the Associations formed to oppose the Emancipation Bill.
DUKE OF YORK, YORK CLUB. — Bust larger than on last described medal ;
to left ; inscribed, FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK ; on neck, in small letters,
PARKES F. Reverse. — On a narrow garter is, THE PROTESTANT ASCENDANCY
IN CHURCH AND STATE. In centre, "I have | been brought up | from my
early years | in these principles ; and | from the time when I began | to
reason for myself, I have | entertained them from | conviction ; and in
every | situation in which I may be | placed, I will Maintain them, | SO
HELP ME GOD! | VIDE SPEECH IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS | APL 25 · 1825 =
YORK CLUB. | DUBLIN 1824. |"
I have a wax model of the bust prepared by the artist for these medals.
A silver impression of the last-described medal, with bar for suspension by
ribbon, marked HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE. Also, an extra thick proof in
bronze (a Piedfort), given me by Mr. Parkes. Size, 1·5.
DUKE OF YORK ON HIS DEATH. — Bust, draped in robes in extra high
relief ; three-quarter face to left — FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK AND ALBANY ;
small letters on lower part of bust, I. PARKES F. Underneath inscribed :
A PILLAR OF THE PROTESTANT FAITH. A BULWARK TO THE BRITISH ARMY |
INTREPID, UNCOMPROMISING AND CONSISTENT. GRATITUDE HAS RAISED HIS |
MONUMENT AND LOYALTY PENNED HIS EPITAPH. Reverse. — A tomb, with
inscription — " THOSE (SEN)TIMENTS WERE NOT (EXPRE)SSED IN A POLITICAL SENSE
AND FR(OM) PREJUDICE AND PARTY FEELING, BUT THEY WERE FIRMLY FIXED IN HIS
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