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Ring: PER.M.263-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Categories

Description

Gold, hoop, faceted on outside. Marquise bezel containing part painted, part hair, emblematic device of tree and flying bird with knot, surrounded by inscription: THE FARTHER I FLY THE FASTER WE TYE

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
19th Century, Early#
Circa 1770 - Circa 1830

Components of the work

Part composed of hair gold
Hoop Depth 1.0 mm Height 1.5 mm Length 21.5 mm

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: THE FARTHER I FLY THE FASTER WE TYE
  • Location: On bezel
  • Method of creation: Inscribed

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.263-1923
Primary reference Number: 46668
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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

Citation for print

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