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Silvered electrotype portrait of Horace A D Seymour CB (1843-1902): CM.7-1987

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Silvered electrotype portrait of Horace A D Seymour CB (1843-1902)

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Engraver: de Saulles, George William

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1987) by The Gow Fund

Dating

1894 - 1903

Components of the work

Object composed of silvered white metal Diameter (min) 93.4 mm Diameter 119.1 mm Weight 76.68 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Horace Seymour facing left in jacket and tie

  • Text: Above : HORACE SEYMOUR. C.B. Below: DEPUTY MASTER & CONTROLLER OF THE ROYAL MINT.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.7-1987
Primary reference Number: 228836

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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

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

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