Victorian 9ct Gold Enamel Forget Me Not Mourning Ring

Name: Victorian 9ct Gold Enamel Forget Me Not Mourning Ring
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA950841
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Corvidae Antique

Description

This rich solid nine-carat gold and enamel ring features a black hardstone, likely sardonyx, carved into a traditional forget-me-not design - in the Victorian language of flowers the forget-me-not stands for remembrance, true love and loyalty, a powerful reminder of a love lost.

The outside of the shank is inscribed by hand in a lovely sloping cursive: "Thomas Clarke born March 23 1799 died Feb 18 1881" - a very good age for a Victorian gentleman, when the average lifespan was around 45 for men.

Fully hallmarked for Birmingham nine-carat gold with the date letter W (1871) and makers mark FW.

The ring is in very good antique condition with normal surface wear and a little enamel loss.

Size: T (UK), approximately 9.5 (US). The face of the ring measures approx 1.1 x 1cm.

Weight: 1.9g.

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Antique boxes pictured are not included unless specified, your item will come in a new box.

Physical Dimensions

Height

1.1cm (0.43")

Width

1cm (0.39")

Depth

0.5cm (0.20")

Declaration

Corvidae Antique has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA950841

Dealers Notes

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Description

fig 1. Victorian 9CT Gold Enamel Forget Me Not Mourning Ring — fig 1. Victorian 9ct Gold Enamel Forget Me Not Mourning Ring

The outside of the shank is inscribed by hand in a lovely sloping cursive: "Thomas Clarke born March 23 1799 died Feb 18 1881" - a very good age for a Victorian gentleman, when the average lifespan was around 45 for men.