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Blackpool Gigantic Wheel Auto Music Co Ltd: CM.55-1997

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Blackpool Gigantic Wheel Auto Music Co Ltd

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997) by Mossop, John Coubro'

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 32 mm Diameter 32 mm Weight 11.18 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Blackpool Gigantic Wheel shown

  • Text: Around: AUTO-MUSIC COMPANY LT.D. BACKPOOL GIGANTIC WHEEL
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: HEIGHT 214 FEET WEIGHT OF WHEEL AND CARS 400 TONS WEIGHT OF AXLE 28 TONS ERRECTED WITHIN THE SPACE OF 6 MONTHS
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.55-1997
Primary reference Number: 229604

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

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

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