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Lady Lane 1662: CM.250-1964

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Lady Lane 1662

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)
Engraver: Simon, Symons or Symonds, Abraham
Engraver: Simon, Thomas

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Description

Medallic portrait of Lady Lane, first wife of Sir George Lane.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1964-07-16)

Dating

Production date: AD 1662

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 33 mm Diameter 33 mm Weight 14.67 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Lady Lane, facing right, hair flat on the top of the head, twisted behind into a knot, fastened at the side by a bow of ribbands and falling in ringlets on the neck, pearl ear-ring and necklace, and gown with border of lace or embroidery.

  • Text: T. Simon.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: DORCAS . BRABAZON . GEORGII . LANE . EQ : AV : DILECT : CONVIX . MDCLXII.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.250-1964
Primary reference Number: 227527

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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