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Seal ring: M/P.1-1936

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gold. Rectangular gold hoop. Shoulders widen into flat bezel. Bezel inscribed 'T B' in mirror image with inscribed flowers between and around the initials, incised and punched oval border.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Roger Roe Esq.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 1.5 mm
Height: 3.0 mm
Length: 23.5 mm
Weight: 160.8 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1936) by Roe, Roger

Components of the work

Bezel

Materials used in production

Gilt-metal

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: TB in mirror image

  • Text: TB
  • Location: On bezel
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Initials

Identification numbers

Accession number: M/P.1-1936
Primary reference Number: 47093
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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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