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Ring

1905 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Plain gold band with engraved italic inscription around the inside of the hoop recording the date of marriage.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraved gold.
Brief description
Wedding ring, U.S.A., dated 1905. Plain gold band. Tiffany & Co., New York
Physical description
Plain gold band with engraved italic inscription around the inside of the hoop recording the date of marriage.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.8cm
  • Height: 0.4cm
  • Weight: 5.2g
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'CEM and MVDU April 24th 1905' (Inscription all in italics)
  • Tiffany and Co (Stamped on inside of hoop )
  • 22 (Stamped inside hoop in rectangular punch denoting 22 carat gold )
Credit line
Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein
Other numbers
  • LOAN:AMERICANFRIENDS.343-2003 - Previous loan number
  • 280 - Goldstein Collection number
Collection
Accession number
M.195-2011

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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