Description:

MODEL FOR THE SIDEFACE PENNY: Two photographic bromides of the Penny Engraved (37x55mm, & slightly larger) affixed to a single piece of card (131x80mm), the second - with pinholes at the upper corners - endorsed "Work 1 x 13/16". Unique! Ex Perkins Bacon Archives.

In October 1913, a proof of the Penny Engraved was sent to London, where Perkins Bacon were engaged to prepare a new die from which to create surface-printed plates. These bromides are presumed to have been created by Perkins Bacon in connection with their contract. Geoff Kellow considers this to be a very important item in the genesis of the KGV Heads design.