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Ring: M/P.7-1937

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Designer: Wilson, Henry

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Description

Gold, enamel and opal. Set with a large black opal, enamelled round edge of bezel and on shoulders

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 2 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood

Components of the work

Bezel composed of black opal Length 3 cm
Edge Of Bezel composed of enamel
Shoulders composed of enamel
Shank composed of gold

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: HW
  • Type: Maker's mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M/P.7-1937
Primary reference Number: 81975
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 7 June 2022 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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