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Opening of the Mason Science College Birmingham. 1880.: CM.409-1970

Object information

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Titles

Opening of the Mason Science College Birmingham. 1880.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Moore, J.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Exchanged (1970-10-15) by Birmingham City Museum & Art Gallery

Dating

Production date: AD 1880

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 50 mm Diameter 50 mm Weight 63.75 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Sir Josiah Mason, bare headed, facing right.

  • Text: SIR JOSIAH MASON - BORN FEB: XXIII MDCCXCV THE FOUNDER OF THE ALMSHOUSES AND ORPHANAGE AT ERDINGTON & SCIENCE COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Façade of the college buildings.

  • Text: FIRST STONE LAID FEB. XXIII MDCCCLXXV AND OCT.1.MDCCCLXXX BY SIR JOSIAH MASON (in exergue) THE MASON SCIENCE COLLEGE J.A. COSSINS ARCHITECT
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.409-1970
Primary reference Number: 228394
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 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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