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Sir Francis Chantrey Laudatory Medal: CM.328-1989

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Sir Francis Chantrey Laudatory Medal

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, William

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1846

Components of the work

Object composed of frosted silver Diameter (min) 55.3 mm Diameter 55.3 mm Weight 94.81 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Sir Francis Chantrey, facing right

  • Text: CHANTREY SCULPTOR ET ARTIUM FAUTOR
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The memorial to James Watt by Chantrey

  • Text: Plinth: WATT In exergue: FRANCIS CHANTREY OPUS
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.328-1989
Primary reference Number: 228980
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Sir Francis Chantrey Laudatory Medal" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228980 Accessed: 2024-11-02 21:27:49

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