finger-ring

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Object Type
Museum number: SLRings.112
Description: Finger-ring; gold; engraved; enamelled; hoop ornamented with zigzag pearled bands, channels between decorated with green and white flowers; ridged bezel depicting on one face St George, on other St Christopher.
Cultures/periods
Materials: gold; enamel
Technique: engraved; enamelled
Dimensions: Diameter: 0.90 inches; Length: 0.44 inches (bezel); Weight: 105 grains
Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Condition: Much enamel missing.
Subjects: saint/martyr; flower
Associated names: Representation of: St George; Representation of: St Christopher
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1753
Department: Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number: SLRings.112
Conservation

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