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Ring: PER.M.69-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Kirk, John

Entities

Categories

Description

Gold ring, cameo of glass imitating onyx, white on black. Bust of a woman facing in profile to the left, neckline draped; signed KIRK F

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

S.G. Perceval Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1750 - 1800

Components of the work

Cameo composed of glass ( imitating onyx, white on black) Height 19 mm Width 15 mm
Ring composed of gold

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: KIRK F
  • Location: Bottom of the bust
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.69-1923
Primary reference Number: 176650
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 31 January 2018 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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