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Basic Information | | Accession Number: | 1941M385 |
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| Collection: | Applied Art – Jewellery |
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| Date: | 1800 – 1900 |
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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 19th century English mourning ring is decorated with hairwork. | | Presented by the Friends of Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery, 1940. |
Further Information | | Production Period: | 19th Century |
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| Medium: | Gold set with pearls, enamel and hairwork. Enlarged with a lower carat gold. |
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| Material(s): | Human hair |
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| Place of Origin: | Birmingham – possibly, England |
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Dimensions | | Width: | 21 mm |
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| Diameter: | 17 mm |
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