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Completion of the Thames Tunnel. 1842.: CM.470-1916

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Completion of the Thames Tunnel. 1842.

Maker(s)

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

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1916) by Whitaker, J.

Dating

Production date: AD 1842

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 42 mm Diameter 42 mm Weight 39.74 g

Inscription or legends present

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

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

Inscription present: A view of the tunnel with ships above.

  • Text: THAMES TUNNEL 1842.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.470-1916
Primary reference Number: 228614
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Completion of the Thames Tunnel. 1842." Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/228614 Accessed: 2024-11-09 01:40:53

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