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The memorial statue of John Northwood is mounted on a pedestal of glass bricks, alluding to the importance of the local glass-making industry. Northwood is shown in contemporary Victorian dress, proudly holding up his reproduction of the Portland Vase to the light with both hands.

Title

John Northwood (1836–1902)

Date

1999

Medium

bronze & glass

Measurements

H 250 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

DY5_RA_S150

Acquisition method

commissioned by Chelsfield plc

Work type

Statue

Owner

Chelsfield plc

Custodian

Chelsfield plc

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

1999

Access

at all times

Signature/marks description

at base of statue, rear of figure: A STONES 99

Inscription description

on a metal plaque to the front of the plinth: John Northwood / 1836– 1902 / John Northwood celebrated his / rediscovery of the art of Cameo / Glass with his reproduction in / 1876 of the Portland Vase

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