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Ring: PER.M.225-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gold, oval bezel, reeded at back, containing under faceted crystal (or paste) a skull. The hoop formed of five scrolls, bearing the inscription, reserved in black enamel on the exterior: H : FARREN : OB :21 JULY . 1744 Æ : 78. Engraved on the inside: Eliz Farren ob: 27 Oct : 1723 Aet. 50

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 1744

Components of the work

Part composed of enamel gold paste (glass)
Hoop Depth 1.5 mm Height 3.5 mm Length 22.0 mm
Bezel Height 4.5 mm Length 7.5 mm Width 6.5 mm

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: H : FARREN : OB :21 JULY . 1744 Æ : 78
  • Location: On outside of hoop
  • Method of creation: Reserved in black enamel
  • Text: Eliz Farren ob: 27 Oct : 1723 Aet. 50
  • Location: Inside hoop
  • Method of creation: Engraved

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.225-1923
Primary reference Number: 46404
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Audit data

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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