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Ring: PER.M.321-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Palmer, Thomas (goldworker) (Uncertain)
Maker: Parsons, Thomas (Uncertain)
Maker: Pemberton, Thomas (Uncertain)
Maker: Parkes, Thomas (Uncertain)

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Description

Gold, plain hoop rounded on outer side. Inscribed inside: A Loveing Wife a happy Life

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

S.G. Perceval Bequest

Measurements and weight

Depth: 1.5 mm
Height: 4.0 mm
Length: 23.0 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Bristol ⪼ England
  • Birmingham ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Late
19th Century, Early#
Circa 1791 CE - Circa 1837 CE

Materials used in production

Gold

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: A Loveing Wife a happy Life
  • Location: Inside
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Text: T P
  • Location: After inscription
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.321-1923
Primary reference Number: 46946
Stable URI

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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