Maker: Unknown
Gold, enamel, glass and hair. Hoop composed of five scroll-shaped panels bearing inscription, on the outside, reserved in black enamel: ELIZ DAVIES OB: 3 MAR: 1739 Æ:52. Rectangular bezel, with reeded back; set with faceted glass, covering hair bordered with looped gold thread.
History note: Unknown before testator
S.G. Perceval Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George
18th Century, Mid
Production date:
AD 1739
Part
composed of
gold thread
enamel
gold
glass
Hoop
Depth 1.5 mm
Height 3 mm
Length 22 mm
Bezel
Height 5 mm
Length 9 mm
Width 8 mm
Accession number: PER.M.220-1923
Primary reference Number: 46373
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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