18th Aug, 2022 9:30
Two 19th-century gem-set mourning rings; to include an 18ct yellow gold ring comprising a rectangular onyx panel in a grooved collet, superimposed on a wide ring band with the message 'In Memory Of' on black enamel, engravings inside the shank record the death of William Haily, London hallmarked, 1830, size L; A signet ring with an oval agate cabochon, collet set within an enamel frame, honouring the death of Ann Follit in 1798, to a tapered flat shank, metal unmarked, size U, ring head measures 19.1 x 15.0 mm. Total weight of items 8.3 grams (2).
Sold for £500
Condition Report
Both ring have replacement stones and damage to enamel.
Two 19th-century gem-set mourning rings; to include an 18ct yellow gold ring comprising a rectangular onyx panel in a grooved collet, superimposed on a wide ring band with the message 'In Memory Of' on black enamel, engravings inside the shank record the death of William Haily, London hallmarked, 1830, size L; A signet ring with an oval agate cabochon, collet set within an enamel frame, honouring the death of Ann Follit in 1798, to a tapered flat shank, metal unmarked, size U, ring head measures 19.1 x 15.0 mm. Total weight of items 8.3 grams (2).
