Maker: Unknown
In the form of a circular ring of steel, sharpened on the outside. The surface is bright but corroded, pitted and cracked
Given by Robert Taylor, MA
Inside Diameter: 12.2 cm
Outside Diameter: 17.2 cm
Weight: 144 g
Method of acquisition: Given (1879) by Taylor, Robert, MA
19th Century
Circa
1800
CE
-
1879
CE
Both were tied together with string, and a comparison of their internal and external faces shows the extent to which they have corroded and become dirty in recent years.
Inscription present: adhesive
Accession number: O.167a-1879
Primary reference Number: 159951
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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