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Ring: PER.M.253-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gold, enamel and ivory. Plain gold hoop, triangular in section, widening at shoulders. Oval bezel, containing under glass a scene of an urn beneath a willow, painted in enamel. Framing the scene is a border formed of an inscription reserved in white enamel: EDMD. LEIGH OB: 22 FEB 1782. AE 31 [two diamond shapes each made up of two triangles]

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 1782

Components of the work

Part composed of enamel gold ivory glass
Hoop Depth 1.25 mm Height 2.0 mm Length 20.5 mm
Bezel (oval) Height 3.5 mm Length 16.5 mm Width 13.0 mm

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: EDMD. LEIGH OB: 22 FEB 1782. AE 31 [two diamond shapes each made up of two triangles]
  • Location: Framing the scene
  • Method of creation: Reserved in white enamel

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.253-1923
Primary reference Number: 46546
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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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