Jewellery, Silver and Objects of Vertu

A 17th century memorial ring, the D-shaped band with a skull motif between hatched triangular shoulders, engraved to the front, with traces of black enamel, the interior inscribed ‘A:H. ob: 29. Jan: 97’, and bearing maker’s mark of capitals ‘HB’ in rectangular punch, ring size approximately R - T. £800-£1,200

This lot is a detectorist find and is registered with the The Portable Antiquities Scheme. The find number is SF-223B48.

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This ring was found by a metal detectorist at St. Osyth in Essex in June 2021. It has been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database ref: SF-223B48 and disclaimed as Treasure.

There was an Anna Harlock from Little Clacton who died aged 17 years in 1697. Little Clacton is five miles from the find spot.

The ring has traces of black enamel to the exterior, only slight wear and surface marks evident otherwise.
Weight 6.75gm.