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finger-ring
Object Type
finger-ring
Museum number
1978,1002.46.a
Description
Gold finger-ring set with a painted miniature of a lady under glass.
Production date
18thC(early)
Production place
Made in:
England
Materials
gold
glass
Technique
painted
Dimensions
Height:
1.40 centimetres
(bezel)
Bibliographic references
Gere et al 1984 / The Art of the Jeweller, A Catalogue of the Hull Grundy Gift to the British Museum
(309)
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Anne Hull Grundy
Donated by:
Prof John Hull Grundy
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
S J Phillips Ltd
Acquisition date
1978-1981
Acquisition notes
S.J. Phillips, 139 New Bond Street, London W1. Original invoice for £600 to Anne Hull Grundy dated 25.6.1975, described as 'Antique gold ring with miniature, c. 1780'.
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
1978,1002.46.a
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
HG.46.a
(masterlist number)
Conservation
Treatment
: 18 Feb 1994