Maker: Unknown (Probably)
Gold set with diamonds. The gold hoop divides into three on the shoulder and is set with a row of seven large octagonal rose-cut diamonds flanked by rows of thirteen smaller octagonal rose-cut diamonds, all with closed backs. At each end of the centre row on the shoulder there is a gold bead. Cylindrical case covered in red leather (A).
History note: The ring was given to the donor's great aunt, Amelia Ball (1844-1912) on her engagement to Dr William Millington 1822-1912). The recipient lived in Dublin; the donor in Cheshire. See a letter from the donor dated 8th October 2000 in the object's file shared with M. 16 and 17-2000.
Given by Mrs Stella Barnes
Height: 2.1 cm
Width: 2.0 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (2000-11-20) by Barnes, Stella
19th Century, Mid#
Circa
1840
CE
-
1860
CE
Ring
composed of
diamond
gold
Case
composed of
leather
Accession number: M.18 & A-2000
Primary reference Number: 28459
Entry form number: 140
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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