Maker: Unknown
Gold, enamel, ivory and hair. Gold hoop with the inscription reserved in black enamel: NICHS GRUNDY.OB:8 JULY.1779.Æ.32. The hoop broadens at the shoulders, decorated with black enamel. Long oval bezel with plain frame. Under glass, on ivory is an urn made of hair (glued) with gilt mounts, beneath a weeping willow.
History note: Unknown before testator
S.G. Perceval Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George
18th Century, Late
Production date:
AD 1799
Part
composed of
enamel
hair
gold
ivory
glass
Hoop
Depth 1.25 mm
Height 3.0 mm
Length 20.0 mm
Bezel (long Oval)
Height 4.5 mm
Length 21.5 mm
Width 17.0 mm
Accession number: PER.M.207-1923
Primary reference Number: 46318
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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