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Centenary Medal of Barclay Perkins & Co: CM.320-1944

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Centenary Medal of Barclay Perkins & Co

Maker(s)

Engraver: Sulman, Benjamin

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1881) by Deards, A. W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1881

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 31.7 mm Diameter 31.7 mm Weight 15.06 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Inscription within wreath

  • Text: BARCLAY PERKINS & Co. FOUNDED 1781
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Anchor with rope around it

  • Text: CENTENARY 1881
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.320-1944
Primary reference Number: 229207
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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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