Maker: Unknown
Gold, oval bezel reeded at back, under flat glass with faceted edge, set in silver, a skull on background of dark silk. Hoop composed of five scrolls, with inscription, reserved in black enamel: JOHN SHRAPNELL OB: 1 JAN 1742 : Æ: 46
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
enamel
gold
silk (textile)
glass
Hoop
Depth 2.0 mm
Height 3.0 mm
Length 24.5 mm
Accession number: PER.M.224-1923
Primary reference Number: 46403
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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