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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

Place(s) associated

  • England ⪼ England

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 mm Height 2.25 mm Length 20 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: Monday 29 April 2024 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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