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Mourning ring for John Lane
English
1826
Object Place: London, England
Medium/Technique
Gold; enamel
Dimensions
Overall: 0.6cm (1/4in.)
Other (Overall): 3cm (1 3/16in.)
Other (Overall): 3cm (1 3/16in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Barbara Boylston Bean
Accession Number1976.643
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionBlack enamelled band with inscription in gold surrounded by two bands of raised floral design in gold. May be missing original hair compartment.
Marks
English Hallmarks- bust, crown, 18, lion mask, lower case m, and initials in smaller stamp AJ(?) along inside band.
Inscriptions"John Lane, esq., died 17 Nov., 1826, aged 71" along inside. "J.A. / MEMORY / OS" in gold and black enamel.
ProvenanceMourning ring for John Lane, Esq., died 1826. Collection of Barbara Boylston Bean by 1976; to MFA September 8, 1976, bequest.