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Christening of the Prince of Wales. 1842.: CM.2335-1918

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Titles

Christening of the Prince of Wales. 1842.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1918-08-28) by Miller, A.

Dating

Production date: AD 1842

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 46 mm Diameter 46 mm Weight 32.21 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.2335-1918
Primary reference Number: 228130

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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