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Ring: PER.M.298-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gold, tripartite hoop composed of a broader central hoop with a half-flower pattern engraved, and on either side two plain thinner hoops forming a clasped hand with four leafed clover cuffs. Bezel covering a pair of hearts on central hoop and pivoted at back.

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 1.5 mm Diameter 19 mm Height 4.5 mm Length 19 mm
Centre Section
Bezel
Hands Section

Materials used in production

Gold

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.298-1923
Primary reference Number: 46896
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 16 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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