Fine Jewellery - 2nd February 2023

Lot 362

A Stuart crystal mourning ring

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £2000

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Description

A Stuart crystal mourning ring, circa 1748, set with a faceted oval rock crystal covering a skull on a ground of woven hair, to a band of ribbon scroll design applied with black enamel, the inscription 'EDW:ASHE_ARM OB:22 MAY 1748 AE: 75' in reserve, mounted in gold, size S