Liverpool and Manchester Railway viaduct over the Sankey Canal and Valley: CM.M.3700-R

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Liverpool and Manchester Railway viaduct over the Sankey Canal and Valley

Maker(s)

Engraver: Ottley, J.

Entities

British Isles

Categories

Medal

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1830

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 45.4 mm Diameter 45.4 mm Weight 25.50 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: A viaduct with coaches and an engine upon it, trees and a stream in the valley below.

Text: VIADUCT OVER THE SANKY CANAL & VALLEY 141/2 MILES FROM LIVERPOOL In exergue: G. STEPHENSON ESQ. ENGINEER
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within open wreath

Text: THE LIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER RAILROAD THIS GRAND NATIONAL UNDERTAKING HAD THE ROYAL ASSENT APRIL 12 1827. OPENED SEPTEMBER 15 1830 IN THE PRESENCE OF HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON AND OTHER DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGES
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1760-1960. Vol I: The Accession of George III to the Death of William IV page(s): 354

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.3700-R
Primary reference Number: 229296
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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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