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Ring: PER.M.197-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Gold, plain hoop, narrow flanged edge decorated with formal quatrefoil design in white enamel. Inscribed inside Eliz. Friend ob 30 June 1754 A28.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

S.G. Perceval Bequest

Measurements and weight

Depth: 2.0 mm
Height: 4.0 mm
Length: 22.5 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Mid#
Production date: AD 1754

Components of the work

Part composed of enamel gold

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Eliz. Friend ob 30 June 1754 A28
  • Location: Inside ring
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Text: 258 S/R
  • Method of creation: Scratched
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.197-1923
Primary reference Number: 46140
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 7 February 2018 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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