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Basic Information | | Accession Number: | 1935M553 |
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| Collection: | Applied Art – Jewellery |
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| Date: | 1700 – 1800 |
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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.This 18th century gold mourning ring is set with an enamel skull design which opens on a hinge mechanism. It is thought that the central recess inside was originally filled with enamel. | | Presented by an anonymous donor, 1935. |
Further Information | | Production Period: | 18th Century |
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| School/Style: | Memorial Jewellery |
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| Medium: | Gold, set with enamel. |
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| Material(s): | Enamel |
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Dimensions | | Width: | 21 mm |
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| Diameter: | 15 mm |
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