Ring

Made:
1735

Metal ring, circular, set with 1 transparent square stone, the band bears a champleve enamel inscription, 1735

Details

Category:
Wellcome (general)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641552
Materials:
gold, ? material, pinchbeck, ? material, enamel and mineral
Measurements:
diameter 23 mm
type:
finger rings

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