Maker: Unknown
Gold, plain, triangular in section, hoop broadening into engraved shoulders. Large oval bezel, containing an urn made of hair decorated with a band of small diamonds set in silver, gilt border of blue enamel, on a background of ivory. Engraved on back of bezel:
John
Kirkman
Esq.
Obt 15 Sept
1780
Aet 36
History note: Unknown before testator
S.G. Perceval Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George
18th Century, Late
Production date:
AD 1780
Part
composed of
diamond
enamel
hair
gold
ivory
Hoop
Depth 2 mm
Height 1.5 mm
Length 20.5 mm
Bezel
Width 4.5 mm
Accession number: PER.M.242-1923
Primary reference Number: 46489
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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