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Earl of Eldon Lord Chancellor: CM.422-1993

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Earl of Eldon Lord Chancellor

Maker(s)

Engraver: Voigt, C.

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1993) by Simon, Jacob M. H. Esq.

Dating

Production date: AD 1827

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 47.5 mm Diameter 47.5 mm Weight 59.40 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Robed bust of the Earl of Eldon wearing wig facing left

  • Text: JOHN EARL OF ELDON LORD HIGH CHANCELOR OF GREAT BRITAIN 1827
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: BORN 4 JUNE 1751 CALLED TO THE BAR 1776 SOL.GEN. 1788 . ATTORN.GEN.1793 BARON ELDON CH.JUST.COM.PL.1799 LORD CHANCELLOR 1801 CONTINUED LORD CHANCELLOR UNTIL THE DEMISE OF GEORGE III.1820 REAPOINTED BY GEORGE IV.ON HIS ACCESSION AND REATED VISC.ECOMBE EARL OF ELDON 1821
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.422-1993
Primary reference Number: 228649
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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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