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This cup was presented to the Society on the occasion of the centenary of the Great Exhibition and the Corning Glass Centennial (1851-1951). It was presented at the opening of the Exhibition of Exhibitions in London, May 1st 1951.\nDesigned by John Monteith Gates and Don Wier. Height 14 inches. The tall crystal cup is supported on its blown base by a circle of pear-shaped drops. The Piece is engraved by cooper wheel.

Pen and brown ink over chalk.

Part of the 1999 collection for sale.Designed by Trickett and Webb Ltd, photography by Andrea Jones

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Correspondence and minutes about the Accommodation and library Committees concerned with generating public interest in the Society and the re-organisation of the House.

Correspondence relating to the site, includes a draft agreement between the Society and the Peveril Trust Ltd relating to the windows in the new building.

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Ink drawing by Howard Penton, 1911. Barry's paintings have been moved up to the level of the frieze, Reynold's portrait of Lord Romney has been replaced by Cope's portrait of Prince Albert and the seating has been rearranged, these changes were made in 1863-5. The ceiling decoration by Robins and Crace dates from 1882

From the illustration in Pictorial Times of the distribution of the Society's awards by Prince Albert 10/6/1844. This image show the alterations carried out in 1814-1815. The skylight had been enlarged and the palm branch ornaments removed.

Ceiling had been decorated by D R Hay with a Gothic mosaic and the walls around the pictures with purple cloth, a central gas light had been added. From a view of the Society's Photographic Exhibition, London Illustrated News, 1/1/1853

Bench presented to the RSA by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh on 7/11/1957. The bench is in figured Brazilian rosewood with inset ends of mahogany boarding. While on his trip in the Antarctic, the Duke sent to the Society his detailed ideas as to what should constitute an ideal lecture bench and these have been faithfully executed by the designer, Professor R D Russell, RDI. Made by Gordon Russell Ltd.

The Great Room showing the cut glass chandeliers purchased in 1950 and the rosewood lecture bench presented to the RSA by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in 1957

The Great Room showing the cut glass chandeliers purchased in 1950 and the rosewood lecture bench presented tot he RSA by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in 1957

Photograph by Richard Bryant, Arcaid

Second painting in the series entitled 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' by James Barry, 1777-1783

Second painting in the series entitled 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' by James Barry, 1777-1783