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Masonic Benevolent Institution: CM.3144-1912

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Masonic Benevolent Institution

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

1869 -

Components of the work

Object composed of gold gilt Diameter (min) 37 mm Diameter 37 mm Weight 39.44 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Teacher figure sits with a school boy kneeling beside her with a girl standing the other side. The Masonic triangle is above them. The date in Roman numerals below.

  • Text: MDCCCXXX
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: HONORABLE TESTIMONIAL OF MASONIC CHARITY & BENEVOLENT INSTITUTED BY H.R.H. AUG FRED. DUKE OF SUSSEX M. W. GRANDMASTER
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3144-1912
Primary reference Number: 226930

Audit data

Created: Monday 9 February 2015 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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