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Funeral of President Carnot, 1894: CM.338-1963

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Funeral of President Carnot, 1894

Maker(s)

Oscar Roty (1846-1911)
Production place: France

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Description

Funeral of President Carnot, 1894

Notes

History note: From the collection of her husband the Reverand Allan Gairdner Wyon (1882-1962), sculptor, medallist and former vicar of Newlyn Cornwall. He was the son of Allan Wyon, chief engraver of seals to Queen Victoria.

Measurements and weight

Weight: 162.64 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1963-04-25) by Wyon, E. M., Mrs.

Dating

Production date: AD 1894

Components of the work

Minimum Diameter 57 mm
Maximum Diameter 79.8 mm

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Struck

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: SADI CARNOT/ PRESIDENT/ DE LA/ REPUBLIQUE/ FRANCAISE
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: XXIV JUIN MDCCC/ XCIV/ DANS LE DEUIL DE LA PATRIE
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.338-1963
Primary reference Number: 197707
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Created: Thursday 13 March 2014 Updated: Friday 28 June 2019 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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