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Mourning Ring

Date1826/1827

Marked by James Sambrook

OriginEngland, London

MediumGold, enamel, pearls, hair, glass

DimensionsRing size 7 1/2

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number2018-197

DescriptionGold mourning ring with rectangular bezel holding small rectangular central reserve enclosing a lock of plaited hair surrounded by ten split pearls in gold settings, all on a black enamel ground. The reverse of the bezel engraved in script "Sarah Thorpe / ob 1 Jany 1827 / aet 3 ys". Shank with open shoulders showing roses on vines. On the inside of the shank, London hallmarks for 1826/27 and the sponsor's mark "JS" probably for James Sambrook.
InscribedThe reverse of the bezel engraved in script "Sarah Thorpe / ob 1 Jany 1827 / aet 3 ys".
MarkingsMarked in relief with sponsor's mark "JS" within a rectangle; monarch's profile; crown; "18"; leopard's head; date letter "l".