Medallion of Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville

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This paste medallion is of Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, the most powerful of Scotland's political managers during the later 18th century. The medallion was made in the late 18th century by James Tassie.

Portrait medallion in white enamel of Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, in an oval gilt frame: by Tassie

James Tassie (1735-99) was born and educated in Glasgow, but moved to London in 1766, where he produced paste medallions of the important and fashionable figures of the day.

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• Online ID: 000-100-082-364-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1908.244
• Date: Late 18th century
  
• Material: Enamel, white; in oval gilt frame
  Medallion, portrait
  
• Dimensions: 138 mm H x 90 mm W x 10 mm depth
  
• What: Medallion, portrait
  
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• Who: Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville
  Tassie (Maker)
  
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