plaque, lead

human history

plaque [figure], (Billy and Charley); cast lead seal a forgery, one of many such, made by two imposters during the excavations for Thames Embankment.

"made during excavations for the Thames Embarkment"; forgery of the type know as Billies & Charlies; counterfeit medieval plaque manufactured during the excavations of the Thames Embankment" (note on M530)

Nama tāpiringa: 1932.427 Whakahounga o Mua: 19 Sept 2016
Ingoa Kē

Billy and Charley (common)

Shadwell Forgery (common)

Wāhi
Shadwell/London/England
Accession Number

1932.427

Rā Tāpiringa

1932

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

18350 (ethnology)

M535 (miscellaneous)

535 (miscellaneous)

Wāhanga

Applied Arts and Design

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
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casting, lead, M535
casting, lead, M535 © Auckland Museum CC BY
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