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Maker: Unknown
Gold and enamel. Broad, widening at front, decorated along the edges with a band of chased floral ornament between which is a convex band of black enamel with the inscription, reserved in Gothic letters: 'KING GEORGE THE THIRD'. At the front of a hoop is a square plaque with the script monogram 'GR' surmounted by an enamel crown. Inside the hoop is inscribed: Obt 29 Jan A 81 years 7 months and in the 60th year of his reign.
History note: Unknown before testator
S.G. Perceval Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George
19th Century, Early#
Production date:
AD 1820
Part
composed of
enamel
gold
Hoop
Depth 8.0 mm
Height 10.0 mm
Length 21.0 mm
Bezel (square)
Length 9.0 mm
Width 9.0 mm
Inscription present: reserved in Gothic letters
Inscription present: surmounted by an enamelled crown
Accession number: PER.M.204-1923
Primary reference Number: 46302
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Ring" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/46302 Accessed: 2024-04-18 20:16:20
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