c.17th-18th century A.D. A silver memento mori ring with wavy central hoop, flared shoulder and square bezel, hoop base inscribed 'memento mori' between parallel wavy lines, shoulders with deep, dense floral and foliate motifs, bezel with two stylised skulls above crossed bones, gloved hand reaching towards thistle above, bird perched on hand, stars in field. 11.69 grams, 25.96 mm overall, 21.35 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Y, USA 12, Europe 27.51, Japan 26) (1 in."). Ex California, USA, collection formed since the late 1960s. European art market before the late 1990s. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]

Fine condition. A large wearable size.