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Medallion of Oliver Cromwell
Factory: Wedgwood (Doubtful)
Jasper, solid pale blue with white relief. Circular, the front with raised edge, the reverse with circular depression. Oliver Cromwell in profile to right. On the reverse, in the centre, impressed '26' surrounded by a slightly raised circle.
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by B.E. Bonnet
Diameter: 4.1 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1975-03-20) by Bonnett, B. E.
After 1780 CE - Before 1880 CE
The number coincides with the Wedgwood and Bentley 1779 Catalogue, but the attribution to Wedgwood has been doubted.
Relief
Moulding : Jasper, solid pale blue with white relief
Inscription present: catalogue no. '26' impressed into centre of reverse
Accession number: C.8B-1975
Primary reference Number: 11625
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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Accession Number: CM.248-1989
Accession Number: P.5587-R
Accession Number: P.233-1940
Accession Number: P.4168-R
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