Post-Medieval — Early 17th century
Death's head ring
A gold death's-head finger ring, the thin hoop in the form of tied ribbons enamelled black, the shoulders set with a table-cut and rough-cut diamond and the bezel in the form of a skull and crossbones, enamelled white, with rose-cut dimaonds in the eye sockets. No marks. Memorial rings were not only given or bequeathed as a lasting token of remembrance, gratitude and affection at death, but were also exchanged in betrothal and marriage in the 16th and 17th century.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 62.120/96
- Object name:
- Death's head ring
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- early 17th century
- Material:
gold, enamel, diamond
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 24 mm (widest), DM 19 mm (narrowest) (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 60%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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