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Opening of the Thames Tunnel. 1843.: CM.TR.2234-R

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Titles

Opening of the Thames Tunnel. 1843.

Maker(s)

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

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1843

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 48 mm Diameter 48 mm Weight 39.59 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, facing left.

  • Text: SIR ISAMBART MARC BRUNEL, F.R.S. &c.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A view of the tunnel and the stairs leading to it.

  • Text: (in exergue) THAMES TUNNEL 1200 FT. LNG 76FT BELOW HIGH WATER MARK COMMENCED MARCH 1825 OPENED MARCH 25 1843 COST £416,000
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2234-R
Primary reference Number: 228612

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Opening of the Thames Tunnel. 1843." Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/228612 Accessed: 2024-04-30 22:10:01

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