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Portrait Medallion of Henry V (1387-1422)
Factory:
Wedgwood
Antiquary:
Astle FRS, Thomas
Black basalt. Oval with head of Henry V in profile to left and raised frame. On the reverse, '14' impressed, and at the top, a curved oblong depression for suspension.
History note: Formerly Wellcome Institute no. A 162064. Purchased 'Glen: 34/16 & 17/x/33. (Mr. Webb)'.
Given by the Wellcome Trustees in accordance with the order of Mr Justice Foster, 21st March 1977
Height: 7.5 cm
Width: 5.9 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1982-07-19) by Wellcome Trustees
18th Century, Late-19th Century
Circa
1780
-
1850
According to Reilly,these were after heads supplied by Thomas Astle FRS (1735-1803) (see Wedgwood MS E25-18517 26 February 1774), see Documentation.
Wedgwood I or II
Accession number: C.66-1982
Primary reference Number: 11266
Old object number: A 162064
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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