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Posy ring: PER.M.304-1923

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gold, plain flat hoop. Inscribed inside: In love abide till death divide

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

S.G. Perceval Bequest

Measurements and weight

Depth: 1 mm
Height: 2.5 mm
Length: 20 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Materials used in production

Gold

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: In love abide till death divide
  • Location: Inside
  • Location: Inside hoop before inscription
  • Type: Mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.304-1923
Primary reference Number: 46925

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 31 July 2025

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

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