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Sir David Wilkie Laudatory Medal: CM.474-1989

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Sir David Wilkie Laudatory Medal

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Leonard Charles

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1861

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 54.8 mm Diameter 54.8 mm Weight 74.89 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Sir David Wilkie, Bare head facing right

  • Text: SIR DAVID WILKIE R.A. Below: 1785-1842
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A representation of part of Wilke's painting 'The Village Politicians'.

  • Text: In exergue: WILKIE DES. ART UNION OF LONDON 1861
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.474-1989
Primary reference Number: 228995
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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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