A late 18th century mourning ring,

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Lot 11
A late 18th century mourning ring,
circa 1785

£ 600 - 800
US$ 740 - 990

Jewellery

26 Nov 2008, 11:00 GMT

London, Knightsbridge

A late 18th century mourning ring, circa 1785
The navette-shaped bezel, with a half-pearl outline, framing a crystal covering an entwined locket of hair and gold lettering, the reverse engraved with the deceased's details, to a black enamel hoop with further lettering, enamel worn, ring size R
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