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Opening of Birkenhead Docks: CM.79.44-1919

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Opening of Birkenhead Docks

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1919-11-22) by Fry, Geoffrey

Dating

Production date: AD 1847

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 54 mm Diameter 54 mm Weight 51.30 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Starboard view of sailing ship

  • Text: SHIPS COLONIES AND COMMERCE on a wide border around: THE BIRKENHEAD DOCKS, OPENED BY VISCOUNT MORPETH Below: 5TH APRIL 1847
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription above olive branches and shield

  • Text: FOUNDATION STONE LAID BY SIR PHILIP DE M ERGERTON BART. MP. 23RD OCTR. 1844. WATER SPACE OF DOCKS 207 ACRES J. M. RENDEL ESQ. F.R.S. ENGINEER.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.79.44-1919
Primary reference Number: 229033

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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

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

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