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Mourning Ring

early 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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

Object details

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Object type
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
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.6cm
  • Width: 2.2cm
  • Depth: 1.4cm
Marks and inscriptions
initialled IMS (Behind)
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
526-1868

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Record createdJuly 10, 2006
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