Minutes of meeting, 24 February 1757
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SAL/02/008/007
Title
Minutes of meeting, 24 February 1757
Date
24/2/1757
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Item
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The following Fellows were proposed for election: Domenico Augusto Bracci, Giovanne Battista Piranesi
The following Fellow was admitted to the Society: Francis Grose
Proposal to approach George Vertue's widow to find out what engravings were paid for by the Society and therefore claimed by it.
Joseph Ames exhibits drawing of an old altar found at Stone, Kent (in 1756) [includes sketch].
Thomas Hollis communicated a gold half-sovereign of Elizabeth [inscription given] to be engraved by Mr Giffard.
Lord Bishop of Ossory presented drawings of a wreathed torque found near Newbury, Berks and a gold fibula found in Ireland [detailed description].
The following Fellow was admitted to the Society: Francis Grose
Proposal to approach George Vertue's widow to find out what engravings were paid for by the Society and therefore claimed by it.
Joseph Ames exhibits drawing of an old altar found at Stone, Kent (in 1756) [includes sketch].
Thomas Hollis communicated a gold half-sovereign of Elizabeth [inscription given] to be engraved by Mr Giffard.
Lord Bishop of Ossory presented drawings of a wreathed torque found near Newbury, Berks and a gold fibula found in Ireland [detailed description].
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