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Ring
late 18th–early 19th century
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Metal; Pearl
Dimensions
Height x width (bezel): 3/8 x 1/4 in. (1 x 0.7 cm)
Height x width (shank): 11/16 x 11/16 in. (1.8 x 1.8 cm)
Height x width (shank): 11/16 x 11/16 in. (1.8 x 1.8 cm)
Credit Line
William D. Boardman Collection—Gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman
Accession Number01.6126
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionRing with small pearls and paste. The oval bezel consists of a central faceted yellow paste with red foil-back. The bezel is imitation beaded wire. It is surrounded by a row of seed pearls with a scalloped, imitation beaded wire border. The bifurcating, gold shoulders have engraved decoration as does the area on the shank below the shank.
InscriptionsEngraved on the underside of the bezel in cursive script: M'Lago or M'Sage