Charles Spencer, Duke of Marlborough
Medal
1742 (made)
1742 (made)
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This medal depicts Charles Spencer, Duke of Marlborough (1706-1758) and is made by Jaques Antoine Dassier (1715-1759).
Dassier, born in Geneva, worked in England and was Assistant Engraver at the Royal Mint from 1740-1745. This medal was part of a projected series by Dassier of medals of famous men.
Dassier, born in Geneva, worked in England and was Assistant Engraver at the Royal Mint from 1740-1745. This medal was part of a projected series by Dassier of medals of famous men.
Object details
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| Title | Charles Spencer, Duke of Marlborough (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, Charles Spencer, Duke of Marlborough, by Jaques Antoine Dassier, English, 1742 |
| Physical description | Obverse: bust of the Duke of Marlborough, facing right, and inscribed and signed. Reverse: Inscription. |
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| Object history | Given by Professor J. Hull Grundy and Mrs. Ann Hull Grundy, in 1978. |
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| Summary | This medal depicts Charles Spencer, Duke of Marlborough (1706-1758) and is made by Jaques Antoine Dassier (1715-1759). Dassier, born in Geneva, worked in England and was Assistant Engraver at the Royal Mint from 1740-1745. This medal was part of a projected series by Dassier of medals of famous men. |
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| Accession number | A.80-1978 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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