William Shakespeare, a bronzed electrotype portrait plaquette, 19th century, after the Wedgwood design, uniface

Obv: bust left in high relief

With suspension loop for wall-hanging, decorative

References: Reilly & Savage p.303 (a); Diameter: 88mm x 110mm (3.5 x 4.5 inches)

Notes: Probably part of a series of English worthies, the original Wedgwood portrait was modelled by William Hackwood in 1777. William Shakespeare (1577-1616), playwright and poet.

 

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