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1953-236, Mourning Ring
Mourning ring
1953-236, Mourning Ring

Mourning ring

Dateca. 1776
OriginAmerica or England
MediumGold alloy, diamonds(?), ivory(?), black enamel, hair
DimensionsExternal diam of band: 3/4"; Internal diam of band: 11/16"; Diam of oval (top to bottom): 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1953-236
DescriptionMourning ring: Gold scroll band with "IOHN READ OBT 22 JANY 1776 AET 57" in gold letters against black enamel ground; oval picture in grisaille on ivory (by eye) of woman standing by funeral urn; ground under urn composed of hair; 18 small diamonds (by eye) surrounding oval.Inscription(s)"IOHN READ OBT 22 JANY 1776 AET 57"