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Medal - Henry Irving Death, F. Bowcher, bronze
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1905 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | High-relief bust of Sir Henry Irving in right profile, depicted in costume as Becket from Tennyson's play, with flowing hair and period robes. The engraver's signature F. BOWCHER appears in the left field. The portrait is rendered with fine sculptural detail against a smooth field. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | "MIGHTY MAGICIAN, MASTER OF THE SPELLS THAT MOVE TO GRIEF OR PITY, LOVE OR SCORN" J.R. SIR HENRY IRVING 1838 - 1905 |
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