Georgian Gold Memento Mori Ring with Cameo for Mary
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Dated 1778 AD. A gold memento mori ring with slender D-section hoop expanding at the shoulders to an oval bezel, set with a glass cameo bust of a female with semi-naturalistic detailing to the face and hair, dressed using leaves and grapes, pearls at her neck; inscription on reverse of bezel reads 'Mary Partridge ob:8 July 1778 aet 49'. 3.41 grams, 21.90mm overall, 17.86mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 2), Essex, UK. [No Reserve]
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Very fine condition.
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Georgian Gold Memento Mori Ring with Cameo for Mary
Estimate £200 - £300
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