Record

RefNoS/0074
LevelItem
TitleCameo of Newton, Sir Isaac
ArtistUnknown
DescriptionCircular cameo portrait of Isaac Newton in left profile, framed with a lock of his hair. Inscribed 'ISA-NEWTON' inside and on verso 'Presented by Mrs Newton Butler Feb. 1922./ a very rare and unique medallion of Sir Isaac Newton + lock of his hair'
ObjectNameSculpture
PhysicalDescriptionPlaster cast sculpture in wooden frame
MaterialsPlaster, wood
Dimensions144 diameter
AccessStatusOpen
ProvenancePresented to the Royal Society in 1922 by
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