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Portrait Medallion of William Pitt, First Earl of Chatham (1708-78)
Factory:
Wedgwood & Bentley
(Probably)
Factory:
Wedgwood & Byerley
Modeler:
Flaxman, John
(Attributed to)
Jasper, (solid?) pale blue with white relief; in silver (?) frame with closed back and loop for suspension. Oval, the bust in profile to left, with below, 'CHATHAM' impressed.
History note: Unknown before donor, who was Sub Library Keeper
Method of acquisition: Given (1840-11-26) by Page, John
George III
18th Century, Late
Circa
1778
-
1780
This medallion was first produced during the Wedgwood & Bentley period, but may be later than Bentley's death in November 1780.
Frame
composed of
silver
( ?)
Diameter 7.1 cm
Height 8.8 cm
Relief
blue and white Jasper ware
Inscription present: rectangular paper stick-on label
Accession number: C.1-1840
Primary reference Number: 11319
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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