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Dedication of Epping Forest. 1882.: CM.6243-2007

Object information

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Titles

Dedication of Epping Forest. 1882.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Weiner, C.

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2007-06-04) by McKee, John

Dating

Production date: AD 1882

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 76 mm Diameter 76 mm Weight 190.83 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crowned, veiled, draped bust of Queen Victoria, facing left, within an ornate border of roses, thistles and shamrocks and beaded border.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A scene in Epping Forest, trees and winding path etc. Londinia standing left, Queen Victoria seated right.

  • Text: IT GIVES ME THE GREATEST SATISFACTION TO DEDICATE THIS BEAUTIFUL FOREST FOR THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF MY PEOPLE FOR ALL TIME. EPPING FOREST 6 MAY 1882.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6243-2007
Primary reference Number: 228171
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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) "Dedication of Epping Forest. 1882." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228171 Accessed: 2024-11-24 22:14:40

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