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Sir Charles Cockerell his election declared invalid: CM.420-1993

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Sir Charles Cockerell his election declared invalid

Maker(s)

Engraver: Suffield

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1819

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 53.3 mm Diameter 53.3 mm Weight 68.70 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: An archway through which is a view of a tower and town

  • Text: THE RIGHT OF ELECTION IS IN THE MAYOR, ALDERMWEN, CAPITAL AND OTHER BURGESSES, MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: Above: PARVA CONCORDIA CRESCUNT In centre: THIS MEDAL IS PRESENTED BY SIR CHARLES COCKERELL BARONET TO THE BURGESSES OF EVESHAM MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE TRIUMPH OF JUSTICE AND INDEPENDENCE OBTAINED BY HIS EXERTIONS IN SUPPORT OF THEIR PETITION BEFORE THE HONORABLE THE HOUSE OF COMMONS ON 23D. FEBRUARY 1819.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.420-1993
Primary reference Number: 229071
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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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