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Ring: PER.M.331-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Bronze gilt, rectangular flattened bezel inscribed with a 'W' with a palm branch either side.

Notes

History note: Found at Holway Farm, near Taunton

Legal notes

S.G. Perceval Bequest

Place(s) associated

  • England ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

15th Century
Circa 1400 - Circa 1500

Components of the work

Finish composed of gilt
Hoop Depth 3.5 mm Height 5 mm Length 29.5 mm
Bezel Width 3 mm

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Gilt-bronze

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: W
  • Location: On bezel

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.331-1923
Primary reference Number: 47040
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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