Gold Mourning Ring
about 1761
Object Place for LabelBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueGold; Paint, crystal
DimensionsOther (Overall): 2.1cm (13/16in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes
Accession number54.1477
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
Inscriptions"J WENDELL/ OB 7 SEP / 1761 AE 71" Scrolled band with black enamel (from card)ProvenanceBuhler Entry: Descended in the family to Edward Jackson Holmes (see Cat. no. 34).
Collection of Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes by 1954; to MFA December 9, 1954, gift.
From card: "Jacob Wendell- Suffolk Probate- no maker"
Collection of Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes by 1954; to MFA December 9, 1954, gift.
From card: "Jacob Wendell- Suffolk Probate- no maker"
about 1770
about 1721
about 1795
18th century?
possibly 18th century
1892
1820–29
1800–50