Description: A stunning late Georgian era mourning ring, in a rare state of complete preservation, with the hallmarks, original inscription, enamel, and hair all in original condition. The back of the ring face is inscribed: “Roger Auster Died April 3 1836 Aged 74.” The inside shank has four hallmarks, certifying that this ring had been crafted in 1834, is solid 18k gold, and was assayed through the Birmingham office. Materials: solid 18k gold, black enamel, glass panel Weight: 2.5 grams Marks: - [crown 18] for solid 18k gold - [anchor] for the Birmingham assay office - [L] letter stamp for the year 1834 - [head of George IV] excise duty mark Inscription: “Roger Auster Died April 3 1836 Aged 74.” Dimension of ring face: 14 x 10 mm Dimension of decorative shoulders: 12 x 9 mm Width of shank: 1.8 - 2.3 mm Thickness of shank: 0.6 - 0.7 mm Condition: The black enamel is all original, with no noticeable losses. The mourning glass panel is free from the scratches, pitting, and other damages normally found on mourning rings of this age. Inscription still present and crisp. The shank is all original, and has never been resized.
Price: 899 USD
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
End Time: 2024-02-27T02:48:48.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Base Metal: Gold
Department: Unisex Adults
Main Stone Color: Black
Metal: Yellow Gold
Sizable: No
Main Stone Shape: n/a
Era: Georgian (Pre-1837)
Diamond Clarity Grade: n/a
Cut Grade: n/a
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Material: Enamel
Year Manufactured: Pre-1920
Customized: No
Main Stone: No Stone
Diamond Color Grade: n/a
Band Width: 1.5 mm
Main Stone Creation: n/a
Shape: Flower
Ring Size: 7.25
Setting Style: n/a
Jewelry Department: Fine
Main Stone Treatment: n/a
Number of Gemstones: 0
Brand: Unbranded
Style: Cocktail, Signet
Number of Diamonds: 0
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Antique: Yes
Color: Black
Metal Purity: 18k
Theme: Memorial
Colored Diamond Intensity: n/a
Type: Ring
Original/Reproduction: Original
