Not currently on display at the V&A

Ring

late 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Enamelled gold ring with an oval bezel enamelled in white with the cross of St. John within two wreaths, marks, a bell and A.V.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Enamelled gold
Brief description
Enamelled gold ring with an oval bezel enamelled in white with the cross of St. John within two wreaths, Malta, late 18th century
Physical description
Enamelled gold ring with an oval bezel enamelled in white with the cross of St. John within two wreaths, marks, a bell and A.V.
Dimensions
  • Height: 1.9cm
  • Width: 1.9cm
  • Depth: 1.9cm
Marks and inscriptions
Marks; a bell and A.V.
Credit line
Given by the Rev. George Smith
Object history
Historical significance: The cross of St. John is usually associated with the Knights of Malta
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
1059-1905

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Record createdAugust 3, 2006
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