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Marconi Commemorative Plaque, by D. Sodini, Florence, 1911

Inventory Number: 56721

56721-2t 56721-1t


Date: Dated 1911

Maker Details: Signed by D. Sodini.

Inscription: "A GUGLIELMO MARCONI / CHE L'AUSILIO POTENTE DEL SUO GENIO / DIEDE ALLA PATRIA NELL'ORA DEL CIMENTO / LA 'PRO-CULTURA' / RICONOSCENTE / FIRENZE DICEMBRE MCMXI" on rear of plaque.

Size: 255 mm (in length) x 115 mm (in height)

Materials: Brass, steel.


Notes:

Commemorative plaque dedicated to Guglielmo Marconi, made of polished brass-plated steel. Obverse shows an early wireless telegraphy mast and station and a female figure holding a olive branch? (possibly our lady of peace or the goddess of radio), with dedication to Guglielmo Marconi and the artist's signature (D. Sodini). With dedication to Marconi upon reverse.


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