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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
CollectionsJewelry, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentRings

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