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Ring: M.39-1983

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gold ring, the bezel set with a chalcedony intaglio. The oval bezel is backed by an openwork design of interlaced petals above which is set the chalcedony intaglio of the Apollo Belvedere, signed below ‘PICHLER’ in Greek characters. Plain convex hoop dividing at the top, with a leaf flanked by two scrolls supporting the outer edge of the bezel on each side.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1983-07-25) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs

Dating

19th Century, first half#
Circa 1800 CE - 1860 CE

School or Style

Neoclassical

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Intaglio composed of chalcedony Height 2.4 cm Width 2.0 cm
Ring composed of gold Height 2.4 cm
Bezel Height 2.6 cm Width 2.1 cm

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: PICHLER in Greek characters

  • Text: Π Ι Χ Λ Ε Ρ
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 15 CT
  • Location: On mount
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.39-1983
Primary reference Number: 166771
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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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