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Ring: PER.M.207-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gold, enamel, ivory and hair. Gold hoop with the inscription reserved in black enamel: NICHS GRUNDY.OB:8 JULY.1779.Æ.32. The hoop broadens at the shoulders, decorated with black enamel. Long oval bezel with plain frame. Under glass, on ivory is an urn made of hair (glued) with gilt mounts, beneath a weeping willow.

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, Late
Production date: AD 1799

Components of the work

Part composed of enamel hair gold ivory glass
Hoop Depth 1.25 mm Height 3.0 mm Length 20.0 mm
Bezel (long Oval) Height 4.5 mm Length 21.5 mm Width 17.0 mm

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: NICHS GRUNDY.OB:8 JULY.1779.Æ.32

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.207-1923
Primary reference Number: 46318
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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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