Mourning ring
Category
Jewellery
Date
1875
Materials
Enamel, Gold, Human hair
Place of origin
Birmingham
Collection
Killerton, Devon
NT 1356246
Summary
Mourning ring of 9 carat gold and black enamel; shield-shaped bezel with crucifix band with letters; ME-MD-RY and enclosing plait of deceased's hair. Hallmarked Birmingham 1875 (?)
Provenance
this item belonged to the donor's grandmother - in serice from 1875.
Marks and inscriptions
ME-MD-RY