Late Victorian IN MEMORY OF Locket Mourning Ring Size:6.25 applied ropework

applied ropework

and also two bands of elephant hair

some general wear / rubbing to the gold commensurate with age and use

London 1899 - SM & Co maker's mark

tests asplatinum

Late Victorian IN MEMORY OF Locket Mourning Ring Size:6.25 applied ropeworkDATE: Victorian, c. 1895 A superb antique memorial ring dating from the late 19th Century. Its finished in intricate black enamel work, including cross motifs and the words In Memory Of around the back of the band. The face is hinged, opening to reveal a square locket compartment with glass front. To the inner band is an inscription that simply reads: Mother. 15th Sep. 1895 Its modelled in 18 karat gold throughout, with a full set of Chester