King George V Downey Heads 1911

Designed by Bertram Mackennal (head) and G W Eve (frames).
Based on photograph by W & D Downey the court photographers

downey

downey

These are the 'Downey' heads in which the profile was three quarters left,
this design was unpopular and was changed to full left profile in 1912

left profile

left profile

For more on the Downey head check out Jonz Stamping Ground

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