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Ring

ca. 1660 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Enamelled gold fede ring with two hands clasping a heart, inscribed 'Let virtue by they guide', the hoop formed of lozenges and possibly forget-me-nots.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Enamelled gold, inscribed
Brief description
Enamelled gold fede ring with two hands clasping a heart, inscribed 'Let virtue by they guide', the hoop formed of lozenges and possibly forget-me-nots, England, ca.1660
Physical description
Enamelled gold fede ring with two hands clasping a heart, inscribed 'Let virtue by they guide', the hoop formed of lozenges and possibly forget-me-nots.
Dimensions
  • Height: 1.7cm
  • Width: 1.7cm
  • Depth: 0.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Let virtue by they guide' (inscription)
  • Unmarked
Credit line
Given by Dame Joan Evans
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.86-1960

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Record createdNovember 14, 2005
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