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Plaque

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Oval plaque, enamel on copper, transfer-printed in crimson. Profile bust to right of William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, in a wig tied with a ribbon, and ermine cloak over armour. Mounted in an ornamental gilt metal frame.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Enamel on copper, transfer-printed, mounted in a gilt metal frame
Brief description
Oval plaque, enamel on copper, transfer-printed with William Augustus in polychrome enamels, and gilded, mounted in a gilt metal frame, England, 18th century
Physical description
Oval plaque, enamel on copper, transfer-printed in crimson. Profile bust to right of William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, in a wig tied with a ribbon, and ermine cloak over armour. Mounted in an ornamental gilt metal frame.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.1cm
  • Width: 6.19cm
converted from register
Credit line
Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber
Other number
Sch.III 31 - Schreiber number
Collection
Accession number
414:1405-1885

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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