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On display at V&A South Kensington
Jewellery, Rooms 91, The William and Judith Bollinger Gallery

Ring

1649-75 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Enamelled gold commemorative ring, the oval bezel enamelled in white with a skull above CR in black. The shoulders chased with masks and enamelled black


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Chased and enamelled gold
Brief description
Enamelled gold commemorative ring for Charles I, the oval bezel enamelled in white with a skull above CR in black. The shoulders chased with masks and enamelled black, England, 1649-75.
Physical description
Enamelled gold commemorative ring, the oval bezel enamelled in white with a skull above CR in black. The shoulders chased with masks and enamelled black
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.4cm
  • Width: 2.1cm
  • Depth: 1cm
Marks and inscriptions
'CR' (Initialled)
Object history
ex Harman-Oates Collection

Historical significance: Commemorates the death of King Charles I
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.22-1929

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Record createdJuly 17, 2006
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