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Sinclair Medal: CM.58-2005

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Artist: Wyon, Allan Gairdner
Issuer: University College Hospital
Issuer: Sinclair, Alfred (Struck in the name of)

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Notes

History note: From the estate of the late Mrs Venetia M. Watson, daughter of the artist

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2005-01-31) by Watson, Philip Charles

Dating

1942 - 1962

Note

Lead impression from obverse die

Components of the work

Object composed of lead Weight 191.16 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Alfred Sinclair, in army uniform, three-quarters right, with dates in field before and legend around

  • Text: ALFRED SINCLAIR / MDCCCXCVI / MCMXLII
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.58-2005
Primary reference Number: 156577

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

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

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