Ring
Category
Jewellery
Date
c. 1775
Materials
gold and ruby
Measurements
19 mm (Height); 20 mm (Dia)
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 808399
Summary
A gold mourning ring, circa 1775,the oval shaped bezel painted to depict an urn with accompanying hair in a border of small garnets. The back of the bezel is engraved 'Eliz. Britten Ob. 25 May 1775, aged 32'.
Marks and inscriptions
Elizabeth Britten d 25 May 1775 aged 39 (on reverse)