22k Gold Enamel Mourning Ring

Article
1181384Location
North Carolina, United StatesFull address: Available with subscription
Closing at
October 22, 2025Lot Number
Available with subscriptionCategory
RingYear of Production
Circa 1823–1824Dimensions
Ring Size 7, Width: 12.5 mmMaterial
22kt. Yellow Gold, EnamelGross Weight
11.4 gStyle
GeorgianType
MourningDescription
Georgian enameled mourning ring, circa 1823–1824, with gold lettering on black enamel reading "In Memory Of", bordered with hand engraving and accented with white enamel banding. Interior engraved "Hannah Scholey.Ob..22 Mar..1824 Oer.64." With English hallmarks, George IV duty mark, date code 1823, and partial maker's mark "WE". Tests as 22k yellow gold. Ring size 7, width 12.5 mm. Gross weight 11.4 g.Condition
Available with subscriptionProvenance
Tonnesen Collection, New HampshireStarting Bid: $500
Estimates: $1,000 – $1,500
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