Maker: Unknown
Silver, (.640 per 1000). A 2 shilling piece with the ground cut out, leaving the head of Mozart in profile to right, and a border with the legend in pierced letters: 'WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART 1756 1931'. A pin fastener has been soldered to the reverse.
History note: Purchased by the donor in Austria c. 1950-67
Given by Dr R.A. Silow in memory of his wife, Bertha St Aubyn Silow
Diameter: 2.9 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1988) by Silow, R. A., Dr
1930s
Production date:
AD 1931
: dated
.640 per 1000 Silver
Accession number: M.20-1988
Primary reference Number: 165985
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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