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Ring: PER.M.206-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gold, ivory and enamel. Hoop with inscription on outer side reserved in black enamel: JOHN JAMES OB: 24 FEB 1790 Æ 45. Oval bezel, containing under glass an urn inscribed 'JJ' standing beneath a weeping willow.

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, Late
Production date: AD 1790

Components of the work

Part composed of enamel gold ivory glass
Hoop Depth 1.5 mm Height 2.5 mm Length 21.5 mm
Bezel Height 3.5 mm Length 12.0 mm Width 10.0 mm

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JOHN.JAMES OB:24 FEB 1790 Æ 45
  • Location: On outer side
  • Method of creation: Reserved in black enamel

Inscription present: standing beneath a weeping willow

  • Text: JJ
  • Location: On bezel
  • Method of creation: Inscribed

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.206-1923
Primary reference Number: 46313
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Ring" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/46313 Accessed: 2024-11-13 00:25:21

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