Ring
ca. 1695 (made)
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The inscription on this ring suggests that it was used as a love gift as well as a reminder of mortality. The skeleton and hourglass reminded the wearer to prepare their soul for eternity even amongst life’s joys.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Enamelled gold, engraved |
| Brief description | Enamelled gold ring, the hoop engraved with a skeleton and hour glass, inscribed 'God above increase our love'. The external decoration presumably the result of conversion into a mourning ring, maker's mark 'DM', England, ca.1695 |
| Physical description | Enamelled gold ring, the hoop engraved with a skeleton and hour glass, inscribed 'God above increase our love'. The external decoration presumably the result of conversion into a mourning ring, maker's mark 'DM'. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dame Joan Evans |
| Object history | Mark- black letter DM in rectangular punch, goldsmith unknown. |
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| Summary | The inscription on this ring suggests that it was used as a love gift as well as a reminder of mortality. The skeleton and hourglass reminded the wearer to prepare their soul for eternity even amongst life’s joys. |
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| Accession number | M.80-1960 |
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| Record created | November 15, 2005 |
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