Mourning Ring
early 18th century (made)
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Enamelled gold mourning ring, the oval bezel set with a faceted crystal in a silver collet, enclosing a gold wire monogram on blue silk. Behind the initials IMS, with foliated shoulders, enamelled in black
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Materials and techniques | Enamelled gold set with a crystal in silver with gold wire and silk |
Brief description | Enamelled gold mourning ring, the oval bezel set with a faceted crystal in a silver collet, enclosing a gold wire monogram on blue silk. Behind the initials IMS, with foliated shoulders, enamelled in black, England, early 18th century |
Physical description | Enamelled gold mourning ring, the oval bezel set with a faceted crystal in a silver collet, enclosing a gold wire monogram on blue silk. Behind the initials IMS, with foliated shoulders, enamelled in black |
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Marks and inscriptions | initialled IMS (Behind) |
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Accession number | 526-1868 |
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Record created | July 10, 2006 |
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