Go Back to Upcoming Lots18k yellow gold mourning rings
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1109318Location
North Carolina, United StatesFull address: Available with subscription
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September 28, 2024Lot Number
Available with subscriptionCategory
RingYear of Production
18th CenturyDimensions
Ring Sizes 7-1/4, 5-1/2, 6Material
18k. Yellow Gold, EnamelGross Weight
3.0 gType
MourningDescription
A rare suite of three 18th-century American mourning rings: Sir William Pepperrell's ring (1759): crafted in 18k yellow gold with black enamel, inscribed "Sir Wm./Pepperrell/BART OB/6 JULY 1759/AE 63," weighing 3.0 g and sized 7-1/4. Lady Pepperell's ring (1775): crafted in 18k yellow gold with black enamel, inscribed "Lady E./Pepperell/OB 8 OCT 1775/AE 28," weighing 2.8 g and sized 5-1/2. William Royall Pepperrell's ring (1798): stamped, assayed in London, maker's marks "BS," crafted in 18k yellow gold with black enamel, inscribed "Wm. Royall Pepperrell/ESO OB 27 SEP 1798/AE 23," weighing 4.2 g and sized 6.Condition
Available with subscriptionProvenance
Private New England CollectionEstimates: $6,000 – $9,000
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