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The Reverend William Knibb: CM.M.569-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Reverend William Knibb

Maker(s)

Engraver: Davis, J.

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1837

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 41 mm Diameter 41 mm Weight 36.94 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of William Knibb bare head, facing right

  • Text: REVD. WILLIAM KNIBB, JAMAICA.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: View of the chapel building

  • Text: KINGS ST.CHAPEL, FALMOUTH JAMAICA In exergue: ERECTED BY THE REVD. W. KNIBB BAPTIST MISSIONARY 1837 DIMENSIONS 80 FEET BT 60 SEATS FOR 2000 PERSONS & 600 SCHOOL CHILDREN COST NEARLY £6000 ST.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.569-R
Primary reference Number: 228739
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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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "The Reverend William Knibb" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/228739 Accessed: 2024-12-26 13:37:09

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