Late Victorian IN MEMORY OF Locket Mourning Ring
Late Victorian IN MEMORY OF Locket Mourning Ring
$900.00
Description
DATE: Victorian, c.1895
A superb antique memorial ring dating from the late 19th Century. It’s finished in intricate black enamel work, including cross motifs and the words In Memory Of around the back of the band. The face is hinged, opening to reveal a square locket compartment with glass front. To the inner band is an inscription that simply reads: “Mother. 15th Sep. 1895”
It’s modelled in 18 karat gold throughout, with a full set of Chester hallmarks.
MEASUREMENTS
Head: 7.6 x 7.9mm
Width of band: 2.8mm
WEIGHT
4.2g
MARKS
English hallmarks for 18k gold
CONDITION
Very good, some loss to the enamel around the back of the band
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