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Victorian 18ct Gold, Black Enamel & Cabochon Garnet Mourning Ring

758S
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Written by Olly Gerrish

An 18ct gold mourning ring that was made in 1852 in Birmingham. It has been set with a foil backed cabochon garnet with a circle of black enamel around it. The shoulders are an unusual scroll design with further black enamel. Around the shank it reads “In memory of”. It is a decorative and striking ring to wear.

The Essentials

Item Number:
758S
Materials:
Measurements:
Garnet 1.2cm by 9mm
Maker:
Aston & Son
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
3 years ago

Hallmarks

Assay Office:
Birmingham Birmingham Assay Office
Traditional Fineness:
Gold Gold Traditional Fineness
Early Fineness:
  • 18CT
Maker's Mark:
A&S
Assay Year:
1852

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Some very slight enamel missing
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