Maker: Unknown
Gold: long pointed oval containing under glass a scene of an obelisk on a pedestal, executed in relief, standing in a grove of cypresses, which are painted on the ivory background. The obelisk is black, with a cup in relief on it, the pedestal has hair stuck on it, and an oval plaque bearing the initials P.B. The edge of the pendant is slightly chased, and on the back is engraved Patrk. Berkley ob : 2 : June 1782 Ae : 47
History note: Unknown before testator
Spencer George Perceval Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George
Production date: circa AD 1782
Part composed of hair gold glass
Accession number: PER.M.245-1923
Primary reference Number: 170609
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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