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Festival of Britain: CM.13-1952

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An image of British Isles
Current Location: In storage

Titles

Festival of Britain

Maker(s)

Engraver: Vincze, Paul

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1952-1-17) by Mattingly, Harold

Dating

Production date: AD 1951

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 38.5 mm Diameter 38.5 mm Weight 30.97 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Naked man seated holding hammer in right hand and with his left hand on the shoulder of figure standing in front of him, with their right hand on his knee and left hand to their head

  • Text: Above : FESTIVAL OF BRITAIN In exergue: 1951
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: View of Crystal Palace

  • Text: In exergue: CRYSTAL PALACE 1851 THE GREAT EXHIBITION
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.13-1952
Primary reference Number: 229394

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2025) "Festival of Britain" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/229394 Accessed: 2025-12-13 23:00:39

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