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Death of William Blades. 1890.: CM.491-1989

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Death of William Blades. 1890.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Heming & Co.

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989-07-05) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1890

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 41 mm Diameter 41 mm Weight 34.74 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of William Blades left.

  • Text: WILLIAM BLADES (below) BORN 1824 . APPRENTICED 1840 . JUBILEE 1890.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: An early printing machine.

  • Text: IN.LABORE.FRACTUS
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.491-1989
Primary reference Number: 228602
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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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