Preston Exhibition: CM.436-1993

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Preston Exhibition

Entities

English

Categories

Medal

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1876

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 44.6 mm Diameter 44.6 mm Weight 41.94 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Three shields, the top shield surmounted by a ducal coronet, all on an ornate field of roses.

Text: On a wide border around: PRESTON EXHIBITON OPENED BY THE RT. HON. COL. TAYLOR M.P. CHANCELLOR OF THE DUCHY AUG.9.1875
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Forepart of a lion holding a lozenge within a circular rope border and circular ribbon on which there is an inscription. Attributes of industry around.

Text: on circular ribbon: OMNIA VINCIT LABOR
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1837-1901: The Reign of Queen Victoria page(s): 309

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.436-1993
Primary reference Number: 229091
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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