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Ring
James Tassie
The Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom
James Tassie (1735-99) and the chemist Dr Quinn developed a glass paste that could successfully imitate antique cameos and was also used to create modern gems.
This ring was a gift from Edward, Duke of Kent and is inscribed on the back Edward, Duke of Kent, to William St. Clair. 25th Regiment. 1788.
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Details
- Title: Ring
- Creator: Tassie, James
- Date Created: 1783/1792
- Location: England
- Physical Dimensions: Height: 2.5 cm, Width: 2.2 cm, Depth: 3 cm
- Provenance: Bequeathed by Major W.F. St. Clair
- Medium: Gold set with a paste (glass) cameo
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