Mourning pendant. Gold, ivory and hair. Oval, double-sided, containing under glass; on one side a design of two feathers and a spray of flowers, on the other initials 'JGL' surrounded by a wreath, set on ivory.
Depth: 27.5 mm
Height: 10.0 mm
Length: 35.5 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George
18th Century
Circa
1700
-
1800
Part composed of hair gold ivory
Inscription present: surrounded by a wreath
Inscription present: uncertain, almost illegible
Accession number: PER.246-1923
Primary reference Number: 46494
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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