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Ring
Western European
19th century
Object Place: Europe, Norway
Medium/Technique
Silver gilt, glass
Dimensions
Height x width (bezel): 13/16 x 9/16 in. (2 x 1.5 cm)
Height x width (shank): 13/16 x 3/4 in. (2 x 1.9 cm)
Height x width (shank): 13/16 x 3/4 in. (2 x 1.9 cm)
Credit Line
William D. Boardman Collection—Gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman
Accession Number01.6170
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionRing with an oval bezel set with an oval, faceted glass gem. The red glass gem is molded in imitation of a rose-cut stone. It is secured by a saw-tooth mount set on a plain, curved surface. This surface has a beaded perimeter. The shoulders have stylized, punched decoration and the shank is plain.
Marks
Impressed mark: a 'W' within a rectangle under one shoulder
ProvenanceMolde. William D. Boardman Collection; 1901, gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman