A Biographical Dictionary of Sculptors in Britain, 1660-1851
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Surname
Wyon
Alternative Surname
First Name
Benjamin
Initial of Surname
W
Year of Birth/Baptism
1802
Flourished
Year of Death
1858
Biographical Details
A die engraver and chief engraver of seals at the Mint, he used wax as a preliminary medium. He was the brother of Edward William Wyon. For further information the reader is referred to Pyke 1973, 160 and ODNB (Attwood). See also Anne Wyon.
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