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Die-engraver:
Hancock, J. G.
Issuer:
Clarke, Thomas (Lancs, C18th)
Manufacturer:
Hancock, J. G.
History note: No recorded provenance; probably ex Rattey Collection, given first half of 1917
Image(height): 30 mm
Image(width): 30.88 mm
Weight: 12.36 g
Method of acquisition: Unknown (2008)
Production date: AD 1792
Object composed of copper
Inscription present: Three-masted ship sailing right with wreath beneath
Inscription present: Shield of arms of the City of Liverpool with crest and leaf-sprays beneath, dividing date
Inscription present: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF THOMAS CLARKE
Accession number: CM.BI.1772-R
Primary reference Number: 164818
Dalton & Hamer: 99
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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