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LOT 0334
Post Medieval Gold Memento Mori Ring for O. Coates
DATED 12 OCTOBER 1847 A.D.
3/4 in. (1.50 grams, 19.63 mm overall, 17.78 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).
A gold memento mori ring of composite construction, with everted upper and lower rim engraved with foliate motifs to the front faces, recessed central band engraved with a floral panel and inscription 'IN MEMORY OF', with continued inscription to the interior in cursive script 'O. Coates Obt. 12. Oct 1847, aet 54', followed by the hallmarks comprising: HI or IH maker's mark, anchor for Birmingham, 18 carat mark, George IV duty mark and date letter 'Gothic A' for 1824; field to exterior keyed to receive enamel; seemingly an older ring with later inscription.
ProvenanceFound Romney Marsh area, Kent, UK.
Property of a Kent gentleman.
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LOT 0334
Post Medieval Gold Memento Mori Ring for O. Coates
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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