Decorative arts — 1820
Finger ring, seal
A number of intaglio and cameo portaits survive from the accession and coronation of King George IV. Benedetto Pistrucci, engraver to the Royal Mint, was responsible for cutting this image of the King in the guise of a Roman Emperor.
The fob seal is of gold, chased with roses, shamrocks and thistles, and set with a carnelian intaglio, profile bust-length portrait of King George IV. Inscribed on the reverse is ' Georgius IV D G BRIT REX MDCCCXX'.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- A27283
- Object name:
- finger ring, seal
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- Artist/Maker:
- Pistrucci, Benedetto
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- Production date:
- 1820
- Material:
gold, carnelian
- Measurements/duration:
- H 24 mm, DM 37 mm (widest), H 28 mm, W 24 mm (bezel), DM 35 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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- License this image:
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