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Victorian era exhibition: CM.438-1993

Current Location: In storage

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Victorian era exhibition

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1897

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 32 mm Diameter 32 mm Weight 11.52 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: View of the great wheel

  • Text: EARL'S COURT GIGANTIC WHEEL In exergue: 1897
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: THE GIGANTIC WHEEL AT EARLS COURT IS 284 FEET IN DIAMETER & WEIGHS ABOUT 900 TONS. THERE ARE 40 CARS EACH TO CARRY 30 PERSONS FROM THE TOP OF THE WHEEL ABOUT 300 FEET WINDSOR CASTLE IS VISIBLE ON THE WEST
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.438-1993
Primary reference Number: 229262

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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