Mourning ring
Datec. 1776
OriginAmerica or England
MediumGold, diamonds (by eye), ivory (by eye), black enamel, hair
DimensionsExternal diam of band: 3/4"; Internal diam of band: 11/16"; Diam of oval (top to bottom): 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1953-236
DescriptionMourning ring: Gold scroll band with "IOHN READ OBT 22 JANY 1776 AET 57" in gold letters against black enamel ground; oval picture in grisaille on ivory (by eye) of woman standing by funeral urn; ground under urn composed of hair; 18 small diamonds (by eye) surrounding oval.Inscribed"IOHN READ OBT 22 JANY 1776 AET 57"
ca. 1758
ca. 1830
1826/1827
1824-1828 (range of the entires in the album).
ca 1750
1811
1800-1827 (compiled); some 1726
1806