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Thomason's memorial medal for Matthew Boulton: CM.475-1970

Current Location: In storage

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Thomason's memorial medal for Matthew Boulton

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Peter

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1970) by Somervell, R. U., Miss

Dating

Production date: AD 1809

Note

Copy of Peter Row's

Components of the work

Object composed of iron Diameter (min) 101.8 mm Diameter 101.8 mm Weight 237.06 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Matthew Boulton in coat facing right

  • Text: MATTHEW BOULTON ESQR. F. R. S. L. & ED. F. R. I. & A. S. Below: MODELLED BY ROUW ESTABLISHED BY THOMASON
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.475-1970
Primary reference Number: 229170

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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