Jewellery, Objects of Vertu, Silver and Watches

An early 19th century enamel memorial ring, the rectangular bezel decorated with black enamel, with white enamel feather detail, between openwork shoulders, the reverse inscribed ‘Jerh. Grounds, Ob:14 Feby 1811, At 15th weeks’, mounted in gold, ring size N. £150-£200

This ring is illustrated in Rings 1800-1910, a study of English and related designs, by Verlaine Davies, pub. Write Designs, 2009, p.94.

Enamel shows a little loss and repair to white enamel feather detail and slight chipping around the edges. Inscription remains clear. Bezel measures 14 x 10.5mm. Weight 3.1gm.