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Ring: PER.M.242-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

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

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 1780

Components of the work

Part composed of diamond enamel hair gold ivory
Hoop Depth 2.0 mm Height 1.5 mm Length 20.5 mm
Bezel Width 4.5 mm

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: John Kirkman Esq. Obt 15 Sept 1780 Aet 36
  • Location: On back of bezel
  • Method of creation: Engraved

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.242-1923
Primary reference Number: 46489
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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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