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Ring: PER.M.162-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gold, mocha stone and green pastes. Channelled hoop dividing into two at shoulders, the space between the bifurcation filled with a foliate scroll. Oval bezel, engraved with reeding at back, set with a mocha stone framed with small green pastes.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

S.G. Perceval Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1700 - Circa 1800

Components of the work

Part composed of moss agate gold paste (glass)
Hoop Depth 1.0 mm Height 2.25 mm Length 20.0 mm
Bezel Length 13.5 mm Width 12.5 mm

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.162-1923
Primary reference Number: 45907
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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