Memorial ring

After 200 years, still in top condition!
This is a so-called memorial ring. From the mid-1700s to the early 1800s, the well-to-do would allocate a certain part of their financial legacy to have these memory rings made upon their passing. In their will, they would clearly stipulate who would receive such a ring. These rings were then worn by their heirs in memory of their beloved deceased.

In our days, these rings are highly sought after by collectors. On the outside of the shank (the bottom part of the ring), which is enameled with black and white enamel, we can read in gold Gothic letters: "IN MEMORY OF". Inside, the ring has been hand-engraved with: "Mary Ann Edmonds, 06, 26 Jan, 1822 Oct 19".

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