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Ring: PER.M.240-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Entities

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Description

Gold, plain hoop, widening into shoulders. Oval bezel set with carved onyx in shape of urn, in relief.

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#
18th Century, Late
Circa 1750 - Circa 1800

Components of the work

Part composed of onyx gold
Hoop Depth 1.5 mm Height 2.0 mm Length 18.5 mm
Bezel Width 4.0 mm

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 29.4 F20/25/2f/4
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.240-1923
Primary reference Number: 46482
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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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