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Ring: PER.M.299-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gold, tripartite hoop with centre back pivot. Composed of central broad hoop with chased floral decoration with a pair of hearts at the front. Upper and lower hoops narrow, at centre joining to form clasped hands.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

S.G. Perceval Bequest

Measurements and weight

Depth: 1.25 mm
Height: 3.0 mm
Length: 18.5 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

18th Century, Late
Production date: AD 1773

Materials used in production

Gold

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.299-1923
Primary reference Number: 46898
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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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