Maker: Unknown
Gold, enamel and amethyst. Hoop composed of five scroll-shaped panels bearing the inscription reserved in black enamel on outside: MARY DUNSFORD OB:7 AUG:1741 AE:42. Rectangular bezel set with faceted amethyst, reeded at the back.
History note: Unknown before testator
S.G. Perceval Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George
18th Century, Mid
Production date:
AD 1741
Part
composed of
amethyst
enamel
gold
Hoop
Depth 2 mm
Height 3 mm
Length 23 mm
Bezel
Height 4.5 mm
Length 7.5 mm
Width 6.5 mm
Accession number: PER.M.223-1923
Primary reference Number: 46398
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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