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William W. Watts: CM.61-1972

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Current Location: In storage

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William W. Watts

Maker(s)

Engraver: Metcalfe, Percy

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1972) by University Purchase Fund

Dating

Production date: AD 1930

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 55.1 mm Diameter 55.1 mm Weight 89.77 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare headed bust of William W. Watts wearing gown

  • Text: To left of bust W W W Edge: ARTIST'S COPY
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: In centre: WILLIAM WHITEHEAD WATTS PROFESSOR OF GEOLOGY 1906 1930 Around: IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.61-1972
Primary reference Number: 228895
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 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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