Collection Highlights
William Walton (1706-1768)
Date:
ca. 1750
Object Number:
1902.3
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ring
Object Number:
1936.794
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Gold, enamel, diamonds
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 3.2 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Gold ring comprising half-hoop shank attached to oval medallion decorated with dark-blue enamel and set with 12 rose-cut diamonds: 6 small and 6 larger; diamonds are set in silver, with settings attached with pins through enamel.
Gallery Label:
According to accession notes, the ring was used by Angeline Burr Corse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Lena Cadwalader Evans
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
