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“A permutation of the memento mori crystal ring, dated 1764. This type of ring usually has a skull or hair in the central crystal compartment, this example encloses a skeleton.The high-carat gold scrolled band is inscribed with the details of the deceased in black enamel : J. Gardiner Ob. 19 May 1764 AE 51. The band terminates in a head set with foiled, table-cut rock crystal shoulders and a central rock crystal covered compartment containing a skeleton on a black ground. The ring is size L and 1/2 [US 5 and 7/8], the scrolled band is 1/8 of an inch wide and the crystal head is 3/4 of an inch long and 1/4 inch wide. A fine quality and rare example of a skeleton ring, with enamel in near perfect condition.” –Rowan & Rowan
Who knew rings could be so cool?
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