Not currently on display at the V&A

Ring

1780-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Ring with gold band and oval bezel made up of a Wedgwood style cameo of a female bust in 18th century dress surround by a border of rock crystal stones.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Gold ring set with a ceramic cameo and rock crystals
Brief description
Gold ring with a ceramic cameo said to be Mary I of Portugal set in a frame of rock crystal stones, Europe, 1780-1800.
Physical description
Ring with gold band and oval bezel made up of a Wedgwood style cameo of a female bust in 18th century dress surround by a border of rock crystal stones.
Dimensions
  • Height: 28mm
  • Depth: 24mm
  • Weight: 8.7g
Credit line
Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein
Object history
The portrait is said to be that of Mary I of Portugal (1734-1816).
Collection
Accession number
M.206-2011

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Record createdNovember 22, 2011
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