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George Mills (artist)

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medallion depicting Sir John Duckworth, 1st Baronet by George Mills, National Maritime Museum, 1818

George Mills (1792/93 – 28 January 1824)[1] was a British sculptor, engraver and medallist.

Mills exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts from 1816-1823 and gained three gold medals from the Royal Society of Arts. He produced a number of coin patterns while employed at the Soho Mint.[2] Some of his works can be found at the National Maritime Museum and the British Museum.[3] He died in 1824.

References

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  1. ^ The Gentleman's Magazine, and Historical Chronicle. E. Cave. 1824. p. 186.
  2. ^ "George Mills Brief Bio". Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  3. ^ "George Mills British Museum works". Retrieved 19 March 2013.