Ring
1791-2 (made)
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Gold mourning ring enamelled in black. The hoop with shoulders and bezel formed of two hands grasping an urn hinged to reveal a locket fitting for hair. Engraved inside with initials 'MP'. London hallmark for 1791-92 and maker's mark 'WK'.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Enamelled and engraved gold with lock of hair under a rock crystal panel |
| Brief description | Gold mourning ring enamelled in black. The hoop with shoulders and bezel formed of two hands grasping an urn hinged to reveal a locket fitting for hair. Engraved inside with initials 'MP'. London hallmark for 1791-92 and maker's mark 'WK'., England, 1791-2. |
| Physical description | Gold mourning ring enamelled in black. The hoop with shoulders and bezel formed of two hands grasping an urn hinged to reveal a locket fitting for hair. Engraved inside with initials 'MP'. London hallmark for 1791-92 and maker's mark 'WK'. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dame Joan Evans |
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| Accession number | M.167-1962 |
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| Record created | April 28, 2006 |
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