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Medallion of Charles II: C.8H-1975

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Medallion of Charles II

Maker(s)

Factory: Wedgwood (Doubtful)

Entities

Categories

Description

Jasper, solid pale blue with white relief. Circular, the front with raised edge, the reverse with circular depression. Charles II in profile to right. On the reverse, in the centre, impressed '27' surrounded by a slightly raised circle.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by B.E. Bonnet

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 4.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975-03-20) by Bonnett, B. E.

Dating

18th Century, Late
19th Century
1780 - 1880

Note

Perhaps Josiah Wedgwood

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Relief

Materials used in production

Jasper ware

Techniques used in production

Moulding

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: catalogue no. '27' impressed into centre of reverse

  • Text: 27
  • Location: Centre of reverse
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark
  • Text: CHAS.II
  • Location: On reverse
  • Method of creation: In pencil
  • Type: Inscription

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.8H-1975
Primary reference Number: 11643

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 4 August 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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