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John Flaxman Laudatory medal: CM425-1989

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

John Flaxman Laudatory medal

Maker(s)

Engraver: Stothard, Alfred Joseph

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1826

Note

Copy of Bailey, E.'s

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 62.4 mm Diameter 62.4 mm Weight 131.73 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of John Flaxman within ornate border facing left

  • Text: FLAXMAN
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Female leaning on column holding ribbon inscribed and in exergue inscribed

  • Text: (On Ribbon) TO GREAT MEN (in exergue) PUB BY S PARKER LONDON MDCCCXXVI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM425-1989
Primary reference Number: 228676
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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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