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Lichfield Cathedral Embellished: CM.230-1938

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Lichfield Cathedral Embellished

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Thomas

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1938-12-3) by Gatty, H. P. W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1799

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 38.6 mm Diameter 38.6 mm Weight 26.08 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: A view of Lichfield Cathedral among trees

  • Text: S.W. VIEW OF LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL In exergue: REPARD. BY BP. HACKETT IN 1670 & AGAIN BEGAN O BE REPARD. IN 1788.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A shield with mantle.

  • Text: THE ARMS OF THE CITY OF LICHFIELD 1799
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.230-1938
Primary reference Number: 229080
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 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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