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London Orphan Asylum, struck silver medal, c.1850, by Taylor, Birmingham, obv. engraved with ‘Presented to G. Leffler by the committee of the’ [continued by the struck legend] ‘london orphan asylum clapton’, asylum buildings; ref. engraved ‘Good Conduct & Proficiency’ within wreath; suspension loop, 38mm.: CM.172-2004

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London Orphan Asylum, struck silver medal, c.1850, by Taylor, Birmingham, obv. engraved with ‘Presented to G. Leffler by the committee of the’ [continued by the struck legend] ‘london orphan asylum clapton’, asylum buildings; ref. engraved ‘Good Conduct & Proficiency’ within wreath; suspension loop, 38mm.

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London Orphan Asylum, struck silver medal, c.1850, by Taylor, Birmingham, obv. engraved with ‘Presented to G. Leffler by the committee of the’ [continued by the struck legend] ‘london orphan asylum clapton’, asylum buildings; ref. engraved ‘Good Conduct & Proficiency’ within wreath; suspension loop, 38mm.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2004-03-01) by Eimer, Christopher

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.172-2004
Primary reference Number: 254673
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Created: Monday 26 October 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "London Orphan Asylum, struck silver medal, c.1850, by Taylor, Birmingham, obv. engraved with ‘Presented to G. Leffler by the committee of the’ [continued by the struck legend] ‘london orphan asylum clapton’, asylum buildings; ref. engraved ‘Good Conduct & Proficiency’ within wreath; suspension loop, 38mm." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/254673 Accessed: 2024-11-25 10:16:43

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