Maker: Bechwith, George (Perhaps)
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.
History note: Unknown before testator
S.G. Perceval Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George
Production date: circa AD 1800
Intaglio
composed of
carnelian
( red)
Height 13 mm
Width 9 mm
Ring
composed of
gold
Inscription present: hallmark
Accession number: PER.M.138-1923
Primary reference Number: 177335
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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