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Ring: PER.M.254-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gold, ivory and hair. Plain gold hoop of triangular section. Oval bezel with plain frame. Under glass a scene painted on ivory, with hair highlights, of an urn on a pedestal beneath a weeping willow. On the back of the bezel is engraved:
Hannah
Snailom
Ob : 16
Aug : 1778
Æ: 60

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

S.G. Perceval Bequest

Place(s) associated

  • England ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

18th Century, Late
Production date: AD 1778

Components of the work

Part composed of enamel hair gold ivory glass
Hoop Depth 1 mm Height 1.5 mm Length 21.5 mm
Bezel (oval) Height 3.5 mm Length 16.5 mm Width 12 mm

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Hannah Snailom Ob : 16 Aug : 1778 Æ: 60
  • Location: On back of bezel
  • Method of creation: Engraved

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.254-1923
Primary reference Number: 46549
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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