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Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. Honorary Pallet. 1771.: CM.519-1989

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Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. Honorary Pallet. 1771.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989-07-05) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1771

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 52 mm Diameter 63 mm Weight 65.91 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Medal in shape of an Artist Pallet, inscription within closed wreath with ribbons.

  • Text: THE HONORARY PALLET OF THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTING ARTS MANUFACTURES AND COMMERCE.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription upon scroll, with brushes behind.

  • Text: TO Mr ISAAC POPPLEWELL Aged 14 Years for Drawing after Pictures Clafs 132 1771
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.519-1989
Primary reference Number: 228569

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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