The 17th Century Memento Mori Gold Thread Cherub Ring
A rare and ornate mourning ring dating to 1680–1720, featuring a crowned gold-wire monogram beneath crystal, intricate enamel detailing, and officially recorded as Treasure with the Portable Antiquities Scheme.
Dimensions:
H-1.114 (cm)
Item reference:
133866-1844-4
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Item Ref Code:
133866-1844-4
Item No.
133866
- Dealer No.
1844
- Building No.
4
This item is located in
The Guardroom
Description
At the apex of the hoop is a raised, crenellated oval bezel with a faceted glass or rock-crystal gem. Beneath the transparent inset is a background of purply grey, possibly hair, set on which is an inner border of gold wire arranged in continuous circular motifs surmounted by a crown raised by cherubs. Within this inner oval cell is a gold wire monogram of initials, possibly EB (presumably those of the deceased individual).
There is a raised, scrolling, foliate design with traces of black enamel inlay, on each shoulder.There are eleven oblong, parallel cells on its lower edge on each main side which have also been inlaid with the same black enamel as the shoulders. Each cell has a white dot at the base, possibly a fixative.
This ring is registered with the Portable Antiques Scheme, DUR-02929A. This ring is accompanied by correspondence between the finder, the Portable Antiquities Scheme, The British Museum, HM Coroner and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, with a confirmation letter stating that the item can be returned to the finder.
Size M UK/AU, 6 US/CA, 52¾ FR/RU, 16½ DE
Ring weight: 3.37g
Head width: Approximately 11.14mm x 12.22mm
Please note: Our rings will come with accompanying branded boxes which differ from those photographed.
Specifications
- Item reference : 133866-1844-4
- Dimensions : H-1.114 (cm)
- Colour: Gold
- Country of Origin: England
- Material: Gold
- Period: 18th Century & Earlier
- Condition: It is in good condition with light marks commensurate with age.
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