Obelisk
1980 (made)
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In the form of a classical four sided Obelisk on a wider base. Capital letters running vertically from top to bottom reading 'VIGILAETORA VIRTUTEVERA UTAMERISAMA' on three sides and fourth blank.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Clear glass with green marble base. Wheel engraved. |
| Brief description | Clear Glass with green marble base, wheel engraved. England, glass probably made by Orrefors. Designers, David Peace (engraver) and Marshall Sisson R.A (base). 1980 |
| Physical description | In the form of a classical four sided Obelisk on a wider base. Capital letters running vertically from top to bottom reading 'VIGILAETORA VIRTUTEVERA UTAMERISAMA' on three sides and fourth blank. |
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| Credit line | Given by David Peace |
| Object history | Gift. Offered by the engraver to commemorate his 80th Birthday in 1995, it is one of several obelisks he has engraved with mottoes or phrases consisting of lines of equal lengths. |
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| Accession number | C.26-1995 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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