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Medals: CM.62-2005

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Artist: Wyon, Allan Gairdner
Issuer: West Cornwall Hospital (Struck in the name of)
Place of use: Penzance

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Notes

History note: From the estate of the late Mrs Venetia M. Watson, daughter of the artist

Place(s) associated

  • Penzance

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2005-01-31) by Watson, Philip Charles

Dating

Uncertain 1902 - 1962

Note

Uniface white metal die punch

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter 53 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 73.96 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Castle turret overtopped with breaking waves on which a two-masted sailing ship approaches quarter left, legend around

  • Text: WEST CORNWALL HOSPITAL
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.62-2005
Primary reference Number: 156581
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Tuesday 1 September 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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