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The Choir of York Minster destroyed by fire: CM.431-1989

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Choir of York Minster destroyed by fire

Maker(s)

Engraver: Barber
Engraver: Catte and North

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1829

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 44.9 mm Diameter 44.9 mm Weight 29.42 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: View of York Minster

  • Text: In exergue: YORK MINISTER
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The interior of the cathedral

  • Text: THE CHOIR OF YORK MINSTER DESTROYED BY FIRE FEBRY. 2ND. 1829
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.431-1989
Primary reference Number: 229130

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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