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James Watt and Co Advertisement Medal: CM.463-1970

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

James Watt and Co Advertisement Medal

Maker(s)

Engraver: Moore, J.

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1970) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Production date: AD 1871

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 38.5 mm Diameter 38.5 mm Weight 27.45 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined heads of Matthew Boulton and James Watt facing right

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: JAMES WATT AND CO. LATE BOULTON & WATT ENGINEERS LONDON & SOHO BIRMINGHAM
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.463-1970
Primary reference Number: 229172
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "James Watt and Co Advertisement Medal" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/229172 Accessed: 2024-11-22 00:37:22

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