Mourning Ring

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Basic Information

Accession Number:1928M309
Collection:Applied Art – Jewellery
Date:1700 – 1750

Notes

Mourning, or memento mori, rings were often bequeathed in wills to close friends and family to be worn at the funeral and as a reminder to the wearer of the departed.

Bequeathed by Mrs Christina Feeney, 1928.

Further Information

Production Period:18th Century
Medium:Gold, set with enamel and crystal.
Material(s):Rock crystal
Place of Origin:England

Dimensions

Width:21 mm
Diameter:17 mm