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Mourning ring for Thomas Lee

1797

Medium/Technique Gold; enamel
Dimensions Other (Overall): 1.9cm (3/4in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes
Accession Number54.1485
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentRings

DescriptionStraight gold band with black enamel and gold lettering.
Inscriptions"THOMAS LEE. ESQ: OB:26.MAY:1797. AE:60"
ProvenanceMourning ring for Thomas Lee, died 1797. Collection of Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes by 1954; to MFA December 9, 1954, gift