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Ring: PER.M.198-1923

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Hedges, John

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Description

Gold and enamel. Edges of hoop milled and channelled. The central, outer band has reserved, in white enamel, the inscription: ANN.DAVIDSON. OB:13 . JULY . 1781

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

S.G. Perceval Bequest

Measurements and weight

Depth: 2.0 mm
Height: 4.0 mm
Length: 22.0 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Late
Production date: AD 1781

Components of the work

Part composed of enamel gold

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: ANN.DAVIDSON . OB:13 . JULY . 1781
  • Location: Outer band
  • Method of creation: In white enamel

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.198-1923
Primary reference Number: 46187

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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