Mourning Item Description

Item: Wonderful sepia ring with Unusual motif

Reference #: 4918

Status: sold

Dimensions: top is approx. 7/8 inch by 1 and 1/4 inches; finger size is a scant 7.25

Condition: excellent; very crisp image

Year: dated 1789

Description: This ring has an unusual sepia motif which is very crisp. The hairwork painting is on ivory. A cherub is holding a crown over the tomb as a woman grieves. The ring is set in a 9kt. rose gold frame and is inscribed, "EW obt 1 Jan 1789 at 30" Here is a view of the back of the ring: 4918a.jpg Note that the shank has been sized a long time ago. You can see where this was done but it is not damage!