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Gold mourning ring
Samuel Edwards (American, 1705–1762)
about 1754
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Other (Overall): 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the heirs of Anna Quincy Thaxter Cushing
Accession Number24.275
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
Catalogue Raisonné
Buhler, 1972, No. 205
DescriptionPlain rounded band with death's head in relief. Engraved in semi script inside. (from card)
Marks
SE in oval
Inscriptions"I.Quincy Ob. 16 May 1754 AE 18" engraved in semi-script inside (from card)
ProvenanceIn the collection of Dr. Anna Q. Churchill by 1924; to the MFA June 5, 1924, gift. Descended in the family of Anna Quincy.
Through Dr. Anna Quincy Churchill
Through Dr. Anna Quincy Churchill