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Louis Philippe (1830-48), Erection of the Obelisk of Luxor in the Place de la Concorde, 1836.: CM.TR.2031-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Louis Philippe (1830-48), Erection of the Obelisk of Luxor in the Place de la Concorde, 1836.

Maker(s)

J. P. Montagny (1760-1836)
Production place: France

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Description

Portrait medal of Marie Antoinette for her execution, 1793.

Measurements and weight

Weight: 67.39 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937-08-11) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1836

Components of the work

Maximum Diameter 52 mm

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Struck

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: LOUIS PHILIPPE I ROI DES FRANCAIS MONTAGNY F
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: ABATTU ATHERE LE 31 OCTOBRE 1831 TRANSPORTE A PARIS ET ERIGE SUR LA PLACE DE LA CONCORDE 25 OCTOBRE 1836 SOUS LA DIRECTION L'INGR LERAS (in exergue) OBELISQUE DE LOUQSOR/ MONTAGNY
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2031-R
Primary reference Number: 197713
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Created: Tuesday 10 February 2015 Updated: Tuesday 10 February 2015 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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