Christopher Wren, Limited Edition, Basalt Plaque
£195
Limited Edition, Sir Christopher Wren 300th Anniversary Commemorative Basalt Plaque
Beautifully crafted plaque produced by the authority of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Lincoln Cathedral’s Wren Library (1674). This example is number 27 of a strictly limited edition of 500.
A scarce and highly collectable commemorative piece, ideal for collectors of architectural history, ecclesiastical memorabilia, and admirers of Sir Christopher Wren.
Description
Limited Edition, Sir Christopher Wren 300th Anniversary Commemorative Basalt Plaque
Beautifully crafted plaque produced by the authority of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Lincoln Cathedral’s Wren Library (1674). This example is number 27 of a strictly limited edition of 500.
A scarce and highly collectable commemorative piece, ideal for collectors of architectural history, ecclesiastical memorabilia, and admirers of Sir Christopher Wren.
Sir Christopher Wren is celebrated for many of Britain’s most important historic buildings, including the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, and the south front of Hampton Court Palace. The Wren Building at the College of William and Mary in Virginia has also been attributed to him.
Educated at the University of Oxford in Latin and Aristotelian physics, Wren was a founding member of the Royal Society and served as its President from 1680 to 1682. His scientific contributions were highly respected by contemporaries such as Isaac Newton and Blaise Pascal, underscoring the exceptional historical significance of this commemorative plaque.
Size 19 x 17 cm. Material: Basalt.
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