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Ring: PER.M.200-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Gamon, Michael

Entities

Categories

Description

Gold and ivory. Hoop with milled edges and central band of black enamel, in which is reserved the inscription: MARY WILTON.OB:7.FEB:1787 ÆT:52.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

S.G. Perceval Bequest

Measurements and weight

Depth: 1.5 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, Late
Production date: AD 1787

Components of the work

Part composed of enamel gold ivory

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: lion passant and sovereign's head

  • Type: Mark
  • Text: MARY WILTON.OB:7.FEB:1787 ÆT:52.

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.200-1923
Primary reference Number: 46268
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 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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