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Stratford upon Avon Shakespeare memorial: CM.TR.2306-R

Current Location: In storage

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Stratford upon Avon Shakespeare memorial

Maker(s)

Engraver: Westwood, John

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1816

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 45.3 mm Diameter 45.3 mm Weight 48.47 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of William Shakespeare bare head facing left

  • Text: SHAKESPEARE Below: ''WE SHALL NOT LOOK UPON HIS LIKE AGAIN'' Below the bust: OBT 23 APL 1616 AET 52
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: COMMEMORATION OF SHAKESPEARE AT STRATFORD UPON AVON STEWARDS RIGHT HON THE-EARL OF GUILFORD RIGHT HON LORD MIDDLETON SIR CHAS MORDAUNT BART MP FRANCIS CANNING ESQR APRIL 23 1816
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2306-R
Primary reference Number: 228839

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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