Collection Highlights
The Draft Riots in New York- The Battle in Second Avenue
Date:
1863
Object Number:
PR.020.100.4
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Signet ring
Object Number:
INV.12360
Date:
19th century
Medium:
Gold, amethyst
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 7/8 in. ( 2.2 x 2.2 cm )
Marks:
intaglio: on amethyst: crest showing bust of man in military armour
Description:
Gold signet ring with intaglio amethyst crest mounted on pierced and enameled gallery; shoulders of shank decorated with chased, engraved and enameled gold.
Gallery Label:
Ring has been sized: there is a solder seam at the back of the shank.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
