Accession No
1921.63.105
Description
Square plaque of horn with an engraved circular mould showing a mirrored inscription and a half length portrait of the English poet John Milton (1608-1674), in half profile with long wavy hair, a jacket typical of the time and wrapped in a flowing cloak. The mould has three location holes placed in a triangle around the medallion, all clogged with an unknown substance. Back with parallel lines, probably traces of sawing.
Place
Europe; British Isles; ?England
Period
Post Medieval 18th century c. 1720
Source
Perceval, Spencer George [collector and donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1921.63.105
Cultural Affliation
Material
Horn
Local Term
Measurements
66mm x 4mm x 69mm
Events
Description (Inscription)
Inscription reads: 'IOANNES MILTON.'.
Event Date
Author: Jan-Henrik Hartung
Context (Analysis)
No.'s 1921.63.104 & 105 probably executed by O'Brissett about 1720
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Description for 1921.63.104-108: 'Five engraved horn moulds'.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Square plaque of horn with an engraved circular mould showing a mirrored inscription and a half length portrait of the English poet John Milton (1608-1674), in half profile with long wavy hair, a jacket typical of the time and wrapped in a flowing cloak. The mould has three location holes placed in a triangle around the medallion, all clogged with an unknown substance. Back with parallel lines, probably traces of sawing.
Event Date 8/2/2024
Author: Jan-Henrik Hartung
FM:309164
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