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Ring: PER.M.138-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Bechwith, George (Perhaps)

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Description

Gold, hallmarked and stamped with London date-letter 1804 and maker's mark GB. Oval red cornelian bust of an elderly bearded warrior, three-quarters facing to the front, with helmet crowned with laurel, flowing locks, and mantle knotted at the shoulder. With plaster impression.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

S.G. Perceval Bequest

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1800

Components of the work

Intaglio composed of carnelian ( red) Height 13 mm Width 9 mm
Ring composed of gold

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: hallmark

  • Type: Mark
  • Type: Stamp
  • Text: GB
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.138-1923
Primary reference Number: 177335
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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