Maker: Unknown
Gold, oval bezel, reeded at back, containing under faceted crystal (or paste) a skull. The hoop formed of five scrolls, bearing the inscription, reserved in black enamel on the exterior: H : FARREN : OB :21 JULY . 1744 Æ : 78. Engraved on the inside: Eliz Farren ob: 27 Oct : 1723 Aet. 50
History note: Unknown before testator
S.G. Perceval Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George
18th Century, Mid#
Production date:
AD 1744
Part
composed of
enamel
gold
paste (glass)
Hoop
Depth 1.5 mm
Height 3.5 mm
Length 22.0 mm
Bezel
Height 4.5 mm
Length 7.5 mm
Width 6.5 mm
Accession number: PER.M.225-1923
Primary reference Number: 46404
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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