The Fitzwilliam Museum - Medal, framed, gilt uniface clichée, by Isaac PARKES (c.1792-1870) to mark the death of George III in 1820 (Brown, BHM no. 998). Obv. three conjoined busts of George I, II, and III, seculo festas referenta luces ('Restoring yoyous light to the century'), this die having originally been engraved for the centenary of the accession of the House of Brunswick, 1814. Mounted in its original rectangular ebonized frame, with original paper backing, ornamental brass fittings and black ribbon. Purchased for £175 from Mr Martin Golding, Fellow of Peterhouse; formerly belonging to his mother Mrs Joy Golding (1921-1953); before her to his grandmother Mrs Ruth Shaerf (1890-1965), who probably puchased it before the 1939-45 War.: CM.168-1992

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Medal, framed, gilt uniface clichée, by Isaac PARKES (c.1792-1870) to mark the death of George III in 1820 (Brown, BHM no. 998). Obv. three conjoined busts of George I, II, and III, seculo festas referenta luces ('Restoring yoyous light to the century'), this die having originally been engraved for the centenary of the accession of the House of Brunswick, 1814. Mounted in its original rectangular ebonized frame, with original paper backing, ornamental brass fittings and black ribbon. Purchased for £175 from Mr Martin Golding, Fellow of Peterhouse; formerly belonging to his mother Mrs Joy Golding (1921-1953); before her to his grandmother Mrs Ruth Shaerf (1890-1965), who probably puchased it before the 1939-45 War.

Maker(s)

Maker: Parkes, Isaac

Entities

Description

Medal, framed, gilt uniface clichée, by Isaac Parkes (c.1792-1870) to mark the death of George III in 1820 (Brown, BHM no. 998). Obv. three conjoined busts of George I, II, and III, seculo festas referenta luces ('Restoring yoyous light to the century'), this die having originally been engraved for the centenary of the accession of the House of Brunswick, 1814. Mounted in its original rectangular ebonized frame, with original paper backing, ornamental brass fittings and black ribbon.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1992-06-08) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Production date: AD 1820

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.168-1992
Primary reference Number: 276303
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Audit data

Created: Friday 20 November 2020 Updated: Friday 10 September 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Medal, framed, gilt uniface clichée, by Isaac PARKES (c.1792-1870) to mark the death of George III in 1820 (Brown, BHM no. 998).  Obv. three conjoined busts of George I, II, and III, seculo festas referenta luces ('Restoring yoyous light to the century'), this die having originally been engraved for the centenary of the accession of the House of Brunswick, 1814.  Mounted in its original rectangular ebonized frame, with original paper backing, ornamental brass fittings and black ribbon.  Purchased for £175 from Mr Martin Golding, Fellow of Peterhouse; formerly belonging to his mother  Mrs Joy Golding (1921-1953); before her to his grandmother Mrs Ruth Shaerf (1890-1965), who probably puchased it before the 1939-45 War." Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/276303 Accessed: 2024-05-04 15:57:32

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