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The Duke of Argyle and Sir Robert Walpole. 1741.: CM.M.257-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

The Duke of Argyle and Sir Robert Walpole. 1741.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George II (1727-60)

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1741

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 35 mm Diameter 37 mm Weight 11.15 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Full-length figure of the Duke of Argyle in the robes and collar of the Garter with the George; he stands three-quarters, and leans upon a column, on which is his coronet; behind him, a trophy of arms.

  • Text: THE . GENEROUSE : DUKE : OF : ARGYLE. (in exergue) NO . . PENTIONER.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The Devil leading Sir Robert Walpole by a rope round his neck towards the mouth of the infernal beast.

  • Text: MAKE . ROOM . FOR . SIR . ROBERT. (in exergue) NO EXCISE.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.257-R
Primary reference Number: 227848
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "The Duke of Argyle and Sir Robert Walpole. 1741." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227848 Accessed: 2024-11-22 12:39:25

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