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George Frederick Handel 1685-1759: 3907

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Titles

George Frederick Handel 1685-1759

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Craft, William Hopkins

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Notes

History note: Lumsden Propert; his sale Christie's, 11-13 June 1902; Sir Tollemache Sinclair; Ralph Griffin

Measurements and weight

Height: 22 mm
Width: 15 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1932) by Griffin, Ralph, MA, FSA

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Enamel

Techniques used in production

Enamelled : Enamel

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Handel by Zincke from the Lumsden Propert / Sale
  • Location: On ring band
  • Method of creation: Engraved
  • Text: Presented to / Dr Whitfield by / Dr Hague, Camb / commencement / July 1819
  • Location: Inside ring
  • Method of creation: Engraved

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 3907
Primary reference Number: 17821

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 16 June 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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