Mourning Ring
Dateca. 1830
OriginAmerica or England
MediumGold; diamonds; crystal; hair
DimensionsDiam.: 3/4"
Credit LineBequest of Miss Martha B. D. Spotswood
Object number1981-137
DescriptionGold ring set with central rectangular plait of hair in square setting flanked by two stones in open back settings. Band engraved on interior: "John Dunlop Born 28 ,,decr,, 1779, died 22 July 1830".InscribedEngraved on interior of band: "John Dunlop Born 28 ,,decr,, 1779, died 22 July 1830".
ProvenanceFrom a descendant.
ca. 1758
c. 1776
1826/1827
1800-1827 (compiled); some 1726
ca 1750
1786-1793
1780-1800