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Ring: PER.M.218-1923

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Current Location: In storage

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Maker: Unknown

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Gold, enamel and diamonds. Hoop composed of five scrolls, bearing the inscription reserved in black enamel: RICH: PEARSE OB.17 OCT.1742 Æ 39. Between each scroll is a rectangular design which is fretted. The hexagonal bezel is set with a faceted diamond flanked on either side by a small diamond in a square setting.

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, Mid
Production date: AD 1742

Components of the work

Part composed of diamond enamel gold
Hoop Depth 1.5 mm Height 3 mm Length 22 mm
Bezel Height 5 mm Length 7 mm Width 6 mm

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: RICH: PEARSE OB.17 OCT.1742 Æ 39
  • Location: On hoop

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.218-1923
Primary reference Number: 46368

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

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

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