An exceptional mourning ring from the late 18th century featuring an urn miniature rendered in sepia and tiny flecks of hair. The urn sits within a scalloped gold frame over a ground of plaited hair - all set beneath a convex rock crystal lens. The shank features the dedication "Ann Norman Ob 25 June 1774 Ae 54," it's black enamel is eroded in places but is still present.
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- Materials
18k gold (tests), black enamel, hair, bone, rock crystal
- Age
Dedicated in 1774
- Condition
Very good - quite a bit of enamel loss along the shank
- Size
7.5, cannot be resized; 1.4cm x 1.2cm head, 2.5mm shank
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Aboutthe
GeorgianEra
1714 — 1837
please note:Terms of Sale
Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.