Collection Highlights
Old Christmas : from the Sketch book of Washington Irving
Date:
1878
Object Number:
LIB.PS2069.C4
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ring
Object Number:
INV.12362
Date:
1780-1850
Medium:
Gold, sardonyx
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 7/8 in. ( 1.3 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Gold and sardonyx snuff(?) ring; sardonyx mounted on hinged plaque which opens to reveal empty compartment; shoulders and hoop of ring shank engraved and chased with floral motifs.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
