Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

General Tom Thumb

Engraver:
Allen & Moore
Year:
1844
Country:
England
Diameter:
39 mm
Obverse:
Figure of 'Tom Thumb' standing and facing the viewer. His left hand is supported on a book called 'BOYLE COURT GUIDE 1844'. Around him are a bottle, goblet, egg cup and spoon, quill, and an ink stand.
CHARLES S. STRATTON. KNOWN AS GENL TOM THUMB. 23 IN HGH
ALLEN & MOORE F. BIRMM 1844
Reverse:
A coach with coachman and rider behind the chariot drawn by two ponies to the right.
GENERAL TOM THUMB'S CHARIOT
THE EQUIPMENT COST £400.
WHOLE HEIGHT 40IN, BODY 20IN BY 11IN PONIES 28IN, CREST, RISING SUN, ARMS, BRITANNIA AND LIBERTY, SUPPORTERS, LION & EAGLE, MOTTO;`GO-A-HEAD"
PUR. BY P.T. BARNUM.
References:
BHM 2155 (not exact)

Charles Sherwood Stratton was a dwarf born in Connecticut, USA. He was know as 'General Tom Thumb' in P.T. Barnum's circus.

This medal does not match exactly with BHM 2155 though it is very similar. This particular variety appears to be unlisted.