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Die-engraver:
James, Charles (C18th engraver)
Issuer:
Spence, Thomas
Manufacturer:
Skidmore, John
(Inferred)
History note: No recorded provenance; probably ex Rattey Collection, given first half of 1917
Image(height): 29.54 mm
Image(width): 28.92 mm
Weight: 10.6 g
Method of acquisition: Unknown (2008)
1794-12 CE - Uncertain 1805 CE
Plain edge
Object composed of copper
Inscription present: Bust of Spence left with engraver's signature beneath truncation
Inscription present: View of Bastille under assault by mob, a man on horseback left before pointing left with stick, cannon barrels littering floor
Accession number: CM.BI.1915-R
Primary reference Number: 164996
Dalton & Hamer: 692
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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