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Ring: PER.M.226-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gold hoop, with inscription reserved in black enamel: JOHN COOKSON: . 16 APR : 1773: AET : 77. Oval bezel with scene of an urn beneath a weeping willow, made in hair, probably on ivory, bordered with small amethysts.

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 1773

Components of the work

Part composed of ivory ( probable) amethyst enamel hair gold
Hoop Depth 2.0 mm Height 2.5 mm Length 22.0 mm
Bezel Width 4.0 mm

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JOHN COOKSON: . 16 APR : 1773: AET : 77
  • Location: On outside of hoop
  • Method of creation: Reserved in black enamel

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.226-1923
Primary reference Number: 46408
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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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