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Seal: PER.M.148-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Bust of Nelson, to right. Inscribed above this "Patriae Decus"

Legal notes

Spencer George Perceval Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 26 mm
Width: 20 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by Perceval, Spencer George

Components of the work

Setting composed of gold

Materials used in production

red, octagonal Carnelian

Techniques used in production

Intaglio

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Patriae decus
  • Location: Above bust
  • Type: Inscription

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.148-1923
Primary reference Number: 201552
List number: 148
Gem cat no.: 646
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 2 June 2015 Updated: Wednesday 31 January 2018 Last processed: Wednesday 7 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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