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Georgian mourning ring dated 1749 with locket back

Reference #: 9194

Status: sold

Dimensions: finger size is a 7.25

Condition: excellent and all original, no damage to ring or enamel; hair work top is very sharp and clear

Year: dated 1749

Price: $1595 sold

Description:  A rare English gold and enamel mourning ring in superb condition.  
The top of the ring is hair work on ivory and depicts two entwined initials surrounded by a garland of leaves.  
This 18kt. gold ring has a wonderful scrolled or "wavy" Rococo style shank.  The black enamel on the ring reads, "Eliz Young ob 23 April 1749."   Note also the unique crystal locket back on the ring!

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