Ring
1850-1900 (made)
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Enamelled gold ring with an oval bezel, a hinged cover set with a ruby in a border of rose-cut diamonds, below a compass dial, with volutes and strapwork on the shoulders.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Enamelled gold with a pink sapphire and rose-cut diamonds |
| Brief description | Enamelled gold ring with an oval bezel, a hinged cover set with a pink sapphire in a border of rose-cut diamonds, below a compass dial, with volutes and strapwork on the shoulders, possibly made in Germany, 1850-1900. |
| Physical description | Enamelled gold ring with an oval bezel, a hinged cover set with a ruby in a border of rose-cut diamonds, below a compass dial, with volutes and strapwork on the shoulders. |
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| Object history | Acquired as Italian, 16th century |
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| Accession number | 4300-1857 |
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| Record created | November 4, 2005 |
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