Books, Manuscripts, and Documents Gold gimmel ring
Object number
LDSAL2020.34.9
Artist/Designer/Maker
Latham, John - Artist
Latham, John - Author
Latham, John - Author
Production date
1804
Production place
Romsey
Material
paper
pen
ink
pen
ink
Technique
Drawing
Handwriting
Writing (Processes)
Handwriting
Writing (Processes)
Dimensions
Height: 228mm
Width: 380mm
Width: 380mm
Inscriptions
Inscription content
A Gimmal [sic] Ring, Vide Archaeol.XIV.p.7.
Inscription content
Sketch of four hoops of pure gold to form one Ring.
From one in the possession of Mrs Latham, the Lady of [?] John Latham...
From one in the possession of Mrs Latham, the Lady of [?] John Latham...
References
Reference (free text)
Robert Smith, 'Remarks on a Gimmal [sic] Ring', Archaeologia 14 (1808): 7-13.
The item is a letter from John Latham to Rev John Brand dated 3 January 1804, from Romsey. A drawing is pasted to the letter.
