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Ring: PER.M.303-1923

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gold, plain flat hoop, engraved on exterior with formalised flower designs. Inscribed inside: All I refuse and thee I chuse

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

S.G. Perceval Bequest

Measurements and weight

Depth: 1.5 mm
Height: 4.5 mm
Length: 20.0 mm

Relative size of this object

2 m45 cm15 cm What does this represent?

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Materials used in production

Gold

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: All I refuse and thee I chuse
  • Location: Inside
  • Text: I G\S o
  • Location: Inside hoop
  • Type: Mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.303-1923
Primary reference Number: 46924
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 24 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2023) "Ring" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/46924 Accessed: 2023-05-29 23:57:14

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