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Early 19th Century 18ct Gold & Black Enamel Mourning Ring with Pansy cut in Onyx

914X
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A charming 18ct gold mourning ring that was assayed in London in 1832. The angled band has a letter on each section that spells out “In memory of”. In the centre is a carved banded onyx of a pansy that literally means “Think of me” after the French “Pense a Moi”. Inside the shank is engraved “Willm Rooke Esq Obt (died)22nd Feb 1833 Agt 82.”

Please note that this ring cannot be sized.

The Details

Essentials

Item Number:
914X
Materials:
Measurements:
Top 1cm by 0.7cm
Width of Band 0.7cm
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
1 year ago

Hallmarks

Assay Office:
London London
Traditional Fineness:
Gold Gold
Early Fineness:
  • 18CT

Condition

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Tiny chips to the black enamel only seen with a 10x loupe

Care Tips

  • Avoid chipping enamel
  • Take special care of historical jewellery
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