Mourning ring
Date1748
OriginAmerica or England
MediumGold, paste, black enamel
Dimensions7/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1953-341
DescriptionMourning ring with scrolled gold band with black enamel and skull and crossed bones under colorless paste in a gold radially fluted seat. Inscribed “MARY SHEAFFE OB 1 NOV 1748: AE 70”InscribedInscribed “MARY SHEAFFE OB 1 NOV 1748: AE 70”
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