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Ring: PER.M.219-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gold, elongated hexagonal bezel reeded at back, containing under bevelled glass a skull surrounded by a gold thread. Hoop formed of six scrolls with inscription reserved in black enamel: JOHN HARR OB:30 MAY 1737 Æ:73

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, Mid
18th Century, Late
Circa 1740 - Circa 1780

Components of the work

Part composed of gold thread enamel gold glass
Hoop Depth 2 mm Height 3 mm Length 23 mm
Bezel Height 6 mm Length 3.5 mm Width 4 mm

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JOHN HARR OB:30 MAY 1737 Æ:73
  • Location: Exterior of hoop
  • Method of creation: Reserved in black enamel

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.219-1923
Primary reference Number: 46371
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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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