Ring
ca. 1816 (dated)
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Gold ring, the bezel in the form of a royal crown, set with rubies, a brilliant-cut diamond, and decorated with enamel. A locket fitting at the back contains hair. The hoop inscribed Hair cut from the head of George III, 1 Apr., 1816
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Enamelled gold set with rubies and a brilliant-cut diamond, with hair in a locket |
| Brief description | Gold ring, set with rubies, a brilliant-cut diamond, and decorated with enamel with a locket containing hair. The hoop inscribed Hair cut from the head of George III, 1 Apr., 1816, England, dated 1816. |
| Physical description | Gold ring, the bezel in the form of a royal crown, set with rubies, a brilliant-cut diamond, and decorated with enamel. A locket fitting at the back contains hair. The hoop inscribed Hair cut from the head of George III, 1 Apr., 1816 |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Hair cut from the head of George III, 1 Apr., 1816' (Inscribed on hoop) |
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| Accession number | M.218-1930 |
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| Record created | July 13, 2006 |
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