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Mourning Ring 1952-287
Mourning Ring
Mourning Ring 1952-287

Mourning Ring

Date1765
OriginAmerica or England
Mediumgold; paste; foil; enamel
DimensionsDiam. 3/4".
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1952-287
DescriptionMourning ring with scrolled gold band with black enamel and foiled clear paste in a gold radially fluted seat.. Inscribed "JOHN BASSETT: OB 24 APRL 1765: AE 33Y 4M"Inscription(s)"JOHN BASSETT: OB 24 APRL 1765: AE 33Y 4M"ProvenanceEx collection: John Marshall Phillips, Yale University Gallery of Art.