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Georgian Enamel Scales Mourning Ring

$1,600

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A Georgian mourning ring with a now empty locket face (originally it would have contained plaited hair) and shoulders and hoop embellished with an enamel crosshatched design intended to evoke the scales of a snake - which, as we all know by now, is a symbol of endless love. The interior is engraved: “Eliz[abe]th Greenway dies 20 April 1811 Aged 24.”

  • Materials

    18k gold (tests), enamel, glass

  • Age

    Engraved 20 April 1811

  • Condition

    Good - locket would have held hairwork which is now gone; some wear to the enamel

  • Size

    7.5, cannot be resized; 10mm head, 2.5mm shank

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please note:Terms of Sale

Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.

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