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J. B. Cramer Laudatory medal: CM.394-1968

Current Location: In storage

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J. B. Cramer Laudatory medal

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Benjamin

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1968) by Duplicate Objects and Donations Fund

Dating

Production date: AD 1845

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 57 mm Diameter 57 mm Weight 96.55 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of John Cramer facing left

  • Text: JOHN BAPTIST CRAMER MDCCCXLV
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Head of muse with rays in a circle inscribed around in three tables divided by ornate scrolls

  • Text: SHAKESPEARE RAPHAEL MOZART On the inside ONE GENIUS PROMPTS ONE SPIRIT FIRES
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.394-1968
Primary reference Number: 228666

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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