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Siege of the Bastille and the return of the King to Paris, 1789. In brass frame with loop for suspension.: CM.M.14-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Siege of the Bastille and the return of the King to Paris, 1789. In brass frame with loop for suspension.

Maker(s)

Bertrand Andrieu (1761-1822)
Production place: France

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Description

Siege of the Bastille and the return of the King to Paris, 1789. In brass frame with loop for suspension.

Measurements and weight

Weight: 156.23 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (1907) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1789

Components of the work

Maximum Diameter 82 mm

Materials used in production

Bronzed lead

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: SIEGE DE LA BASTILLE (in exergue) PRISE PAR LES CITOYENS DE/ LA VILLE DE PARIS/ LE 14 JUET 1789
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.14-R
Primary reference Number: 197719
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Created: Tuesday 10 February 2015 Updated: Tuesday 10 February 2015 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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