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Conyers Middleton. 1724.: CM.YG.3410-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Conyers Middleton. 1724.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George I (1714-27)
Engraver: Pozzo, Giovanni

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936-07-07) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1724

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 82 mm Diameter 82 mm

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Middleton, facing right, hair very short, in loose drapery, which terminates the bust.

  • Text: CONYERS . MIDDLETON . S . T . P. (below) GIO . POZZO . F . ROMA . 1724.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The interior of the University Library at Cambridge, with a bust of Minerva and a table, on which are books.

  • Text: ACADEMIÆ . CANTABRIGIENSIS . PROTO . BIBLIOTHECARIVS.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3410-R
Primary reference Number: 227809
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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