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Institution of the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society. 1833.: CM.395-1986

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Titles

Institution of the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society. 1833.

Maker(s)

Ruler: William IV (1830-37)
Engraver: Wyon, William

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1986) by Bartlett, Alexandrina Dewar Wight, Mrs

Dating

Production date: AD 1833

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 45 mm Diameter 45 mm Weight 44.78 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped Bust of James Watt, facing left.

  • Text: JAMES WATT
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: ROYAL CORNWALL POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY INSTITUTED 1833. SECOND CLASS.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.395-1986
Primary reference Number: 228472

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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