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Opening of London Bridge: CM.TR.2585-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Opening of London Bridge

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Benjamin

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1831

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 27.6 mm Diameter 27.6 mm Weight 13.38 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Arms and crest and moto on ribbon of the City of London

  • Text: On ribbon: DOMINE DIRIGENOS NOS
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Bridge-House Estates mark within an oak wreath.

  • Text: LONDON BRIDGE COMMENCED 15. JUNE 1825 OPENED 1. AUGUST 1831
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2585-R
Primary reference Number: 229247
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 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) "Opening of London Bridge" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/229247 Accessed: 2024-11-25 14:04:40

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