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The Opening of the Sheerness Basin and Docks: John Rennie: CM.421-1993

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Opening of the Sheerness Basin and Docks: John Rennie

Maker(s)

Engraver: Bain, W.

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1823

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 63.4 mm Diameter 63.4 mm Weight 81.64 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of John Rennie facing left

  • Text: JOHN RENNIE.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Ariel view of the docks and plan view of a ship in dry dock.

  • Text: On a wide border around: BASIN AND DOCKS AT SHEERNESS BEGUN JANUARY XIX MDCCCXIV OPENED SETEMB. V MDCCCXXIII.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.421-1993
Primary reference Number: 229102
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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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