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Benjamin Arthur Heywood Laudatory Medal: CM.TR.2252-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Benjamin Arthur Heywood Laudatory Medal

Maker(s)

Engraver: Collis, G.R.

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1840

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 52.7 mm Diameter 52.7 mm Weight 66.53 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Sir Benjamin Heywood facing left

  • Text: Above: PRESIDENT OF THE MANCHESTER MECHANICS INSTITUTE FROM ITS COMMENCEMENT.AD.1824
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Female standing holding wreath pointing to the ' Mechanics Institution', articles symbolising commerce, industry, learning and the arts etc.

  • Text: STRUCK OF DURING THE THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBITION HELD 1840
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2252-R
Primary reference Number: 228713
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 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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