Maker: Unknown
Gold, oval bezel, reeded at back, contains under faceted glass or paste crystal, initials 'EF' in gold thread on a background of hair. Flanking the bezel at each side is a small diamond set in silver or base metal placed in bifurcation of hoop at shoulder. Hoop formed of four scrolls bearing the inscription in white enamel: ELIZ FITZTHOMAS OB:8 : AUG :1766 Æ:64
History note: Unknown before testator
S.G. Perceval Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George
18th Century, Mid#
18th Century, Late
Circa
1740
-
Circa
1780
Part
composed of
base metal
( or silver)
gold thread
enamel
hair
gold
paste (glass)
glass
Hoop
Depth 2.0 mm
Height 3.0 mm
Length 21.5 mm
Bezel
Height 6.5 mm
Width 4.5 mm
Accession number: PER.M.216-1923
Primary reference Number: 46362
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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