£2,500
A mid-18th century Memento Mori mourning ring, the central faceted rock crystal panel above an enamelled skull, in unmarked gold reeded closed-back settings, foliate scrollwork shank in black enamel with dedication to "Henry Ray Gent OB 7th September 1760 AET 75", maker's marks JC, setting height 6.5mm, size L, 3.8g
Ring still good heavy gauge, rock crystal has slightly abraded facet edges, all enamel panels have small edge and corner chips, settings lightly abraded, unmarked
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