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Death of Matthew Boulton: CM.392-1986

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Death of Matthew Boulton

Maker(s)

Engraver: Kuchler, C. H.

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1986) by Bartlett, Alexandrina Dewar Wight, Mrs

Dating

Production date: AD 1809

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 48 mm Diameter 48 mm Weight 51.70 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Matthew Boulton, hair in queue, facing right, below bust plain scroll.

  • Text: MATTHEW BOULTON . Esq. F.R.S. &.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within and around enclosed wreath

  • Text: Within wreath: FAREWELL Around: BRIGHTER SCENES I SEEK ABOVE IN THE REALMS OF PEACE AND LOVE
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.392-1986
Primary reference Number: 229177
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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) "Death of Matthew Boulton" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/229177 Accessed: 2024-11-25 10:09:37

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