1879 Sydney International Exhibition Bronze Medal Award Winners
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Medal: 1879 Sydney international exhibition large bronze medal by Wyon (76 mm), engraved on reverse to 'Charles Malan and T.W. Stilling 1880'. Charles Malan, a long-time resident of New Caledonia is noted as an award winner for his display of Cajaput oil, otherwise known as Melaleucine. Stilling appears to have been a partner in the production of the finished product.
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- Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
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