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Ring: PER.M.279-1923

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gold, broad, flat, plain hoop broadening towards octagonal bezel which contains, under the glass on a background of hair, the initials 'CL' in brilliants. Engraved behind bezel:
Chas Leir
ob. 27 May 1803
Æ 24

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

S.G. Perceval Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Early#
Production date: AD 1803

Components of the work

Part composed of hair gold
Hoop Depth 0.5 mm Height 4.0 mm Length 20.0 mm
Bezel Width 5.0 mm
Bezel (octagonal)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Chas Leir ob. 27 May 1803 Æ 24
  • Location: Behind bezel
  • Method of creation: Engraved
  • Text: CL
  • Type: Initials
  • Text: SP/S 22 77
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.279-1923
Primary reference Number: 46780

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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