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Opening of the Crystal Palace, Sydenham and Sir Joseph Paxton: CM.M.577-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Opening of the Crystal Palace, Sydenham and Sir Joseph Paxton

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Leonard Charles

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1854

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 63.3 mm Diameter 63.3 mm Weight 147.76 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Sir Joseph Paxton facing left

  • Text: PAXTON VERTICALLY IN FIELD TO RIGHT
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A view of the exhibition buildings

  • Text: Above: CRYSTAL PALACE below: OPENED MDCCCLIV
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.577-R
Primary reference Number: 228785
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Opening of the Crystal Palace, Sydenham and Sir Joseph Paxton" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228785 Accessed: 2024-11-23 09:52:05

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