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One of 43 British and foreign commemorative medals of the 19th and 20th centuries. (See his letter of 3.11.1993: 'And, just so it is on record, if you (i.e. the Museum) subsequently find a more desirable example of any medal from me you may dispose of mine as a duplicate, putting the proceeds to the use of the Museum's purchase of medals, without consulting me.'): CM.459-1993

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One of 43 British and foreign commemorative medals of the 19th and 20th centuries. (See his letter of 3.11.1993: 'And, just so it is on record, if you (i.e. the Museum) subsequently find a more desirable example of any medal from me you may dispose of mine as a duplicate, putting the proceeds to the use of the Museum's purchase of medals, without consulting me.')

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U.S.A., Universal Exhibition, Chicago, 1893, 'in memoria dell' illustre navigatore Christoforo Colombo', by F. Schmahlfeld (b. 1829), white metal medal, 64mm.

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History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1993-11-22) by Simon, Jacob M. H. Esq.

Dating

Production date: AD 1893

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal

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Accession number: CM.459-1993
Primary reference Number: 275418
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Created: Thursday 19 November 2020 Updated: Tuesday 28 September 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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