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Ring

Object Name:
Ring
Object ID:
1995.521
Date:
1755
Description:
Mourning ring. Gold. Hexagonal, faceted crystal over a paper skull with foil mat, in a raised fluted setting supported by a six prong mount with two fleur-de-leis; ribbon-scrolled band in five sections: "ELIZ / THOMAS / OB.23. / MAR 1755 / AE30." engraved in roman characters and highlighted with black enamel, around exterior of band.
Material:
Metal
Gold
Enamel
Crystal
Dimensions:
Dia-0.8 inches
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
Subjects:
Mourning, Death
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