Round Tuit Detail - ARTHURIAN VERSION
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Description
The original Arthurian Round Tuit gold medallions were almost
identical in size to the replica brass versions that have been
minted.
The medallions were around 45mm in diameter (1.8") and
3mm thick (0.12")
Of the 12 gold medallions originally minted, only two are
known to survive to this day.
Details - Outer to Inner
 The
outer rim of the Arthurian Round Tuit contains four occurrences
of the words 'Round Tuit'. Although this wording is now associated
with a play on 'around to it', this was also another name for
the round table around which the twelve nights met.
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 Moving
further inside the design, we can see an image of King Arthur
himself, with the words 'King Arthur above his head). The detail
on the medallion is extremely impressive.
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The whole of the inner portion of the design shows King Arthur
and his twelve knights around the 'Round Tuit' (round table),
with a central rose and smaller roses in each segment.
The alternating raised and embossed segments, and details
within, produces a striking effect on the gold (and brass replica)
medallions.
The images shown are actual photographs of the brass reproduction
for sale as beautiful medallions on this web site. Not only do
these images show the intricate detail found on the original
- they also show how the detail has been lovingly recreated in
the medallion.
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Want to see more images?
The best way to see full, detailed, large scale versions of the
Round Tuit is to visit our Gifts Page,
and purchase one of the Round Tuit products on offer. You can
also purchase your own 100% solid, polished
brass replica of the Arthurian version of 'Original' Round
Tuit.
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*Note: The events and objects mentioned are all fictional.
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