Ring
Category
Jewellery
Date
1685 - 1725
Materials
Gold, diamond, enamel and hair.
Measurements
9 mm (Height); 20 mm (Dia)
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 808400
Summary
A gold mourning ring, circa. 1685-1725, the oval shaped gold bezel containing a miniature enamelled skull and crossbones and a gold monogram 'JH' on a bed of plaited hair. The mount is decorated with black and white enamel and a rose cut diamond set of each shoulder, the gold hoop is further decorated with black enamel scrolls.