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Ring: PER.M.203-1923

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Glover, Samuel

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Description

Mourning ring. Gold and enamel. Broad, flat hoop with three bands of black enamel. The central, broad one has reserved in it the inscription: 'SPENCER.PERCEVAL.OB.IIMAY.1812.Æ[four squares in a diamond shape]4.9 Rt HON:' Above and below this band, a milled decoration and after this, near top and bottom edge, a narrow band of enamel. Edges milled. Inside the hoop is inscribed: died by the hand of an Afsafsin

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

S.G. Perceval Bequest

Measurements and weight

Depth: 1.0 mm
Height: 9.0 mm
Length: 20.0 mm

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Early#
Production date: AD 1812

Components of the work

Part composed of enamel gold

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: SG. and five symbols relating to Samuel Glover

  • Text: SG.
  • Location: Inside hoop
  • Type: Mark
  • Text: SPENCER.PERCEVAL.OB.IIMAY.1812.Æ[four squares in a diamond shape]4.9 Rt HON:
  • Location: On central broad band
  • Text: died at the hand of an afsafsin
  • Location: Inside the hoop
  • Method of creation: Inscribed

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.203-1923
Primary reference Number: 46290
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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