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Ring: PER.M.297-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gold, double hooped, opened by means of pivot at the back, opening a bezel of clasped hands. The hoops are decorated with a simple criss-cross pattern.

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

15th Century, Mid#
16th Century
17th Century#
Circa 1450 - Circa 1700

Components of the work

Hoop Depth 2.0 mm Height 3.0 mm Length 20.0 mm
Bezel Height 2.0 mm Length 4.0 mm

Materials used in production

Gold

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.297-1923
Primary reference Number: 46877
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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