Eimer 1114, BHM 976.
63mm. Gilt AE. By F. Pidgeon after C.H Kuchler.
Obverse with bust of Boulton, reverse within inscription within wreath. Edge engraved.
Extremely Fine and very rare.
These medals were struck to the order of Matthew Robinson Boulton (1770-1842), son of Matthew Boulton. Their gestation was lengthy and was detailed by J.G. Pollard in NC 1970; the medal was first mooted in 1811 but the obverse portrait was not finalised until February 1815 and the reverse only completed in August 1817. Nevertheless, it seems that the medal was warmly received and treasured by those favoured with specimens as a gift from M.R. Boulton. Pieces bearing the edge inscription and found in gilt-interior copper cases were presented to members of the Boulton and Watt families by Matthew Robinson Boulton.