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Christening of the Prince of Wales. 1842.: CM.TR.2189-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Christening of the Prince of Wales. 1842.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1842

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 45 mm Diameter 45 mm Weight 34.11 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined, draped bust if Prince Albert and Queen Victoria left, he bare head, she diademed.

  • Text: VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND PRINCE ALBERT OF SAXE COBURG-GOTHA.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Clergyman, arms aloft, standing before font; cherub above Britannia holding an infant Prince, left, Scotia and Hibernia, right.

  • Text: THE PRINCE OF WALES BORN NOVEMBER 9.1841. (in exergue) CHRISTENED AT WINDSOR JAN 25 1842.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2189-R
Primary reference Number: 228129
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 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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