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Opening of Crystal Palace Sydenham: CM.489-1995

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Opening of Crystal Palace Sydenham

Maker(s)

Engraver: Pinches, J.

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1995) by Munby, A. N. L., Mrs

Dating

Production date: AD 1854

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 63.4 mm Diameter 63.4 mm Weight 93.30 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: A muse holding caduceus and key opening the door to the Crystal Palace through which can be seen some of the exhibits a lamb to left a Corinthian helmet to right.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A view of the exhibition buildings.

  • Text: Above: CRYSTAL PALACE below: OPENED MDCCCLIV
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.489-1995
Primary reference Number: 229286
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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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