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Description: | Decorative gold mourning ring. The hoop is of flattened D cross-section. The outer surface is cast with a repeating floral pattern. The inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text:G. K. obt 26 March 1702 (italic script)Internal hoop diameter 17 mm; band width 4mm; band thickness 2mm; weight 5.8g.The style of the lettering and decoration, and the inscription date the ring to 1702. The ring is a fine example of what has been described as the earliest definite type of mourning ring, in use from the reign of Charles II until about 1720 (Oman 1930, 39). It typically records the name of the deceased, date of death, and is decorated on the outside with foliage on a ground of white enamel (black was also used). The style of floral decoration is consistent with this date.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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