Gold mourning ring
John Coburn
(American, 1724–1803)
about 1751
Object Place for LabelBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueGold; clearstone or glass, enamel
DimensionsOther (Overall): 2.2cm (7/8in.)
Credit LineBequest of Maxim Karolik
Accession number64.862
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
Inscriptions"T:BARTON: / ESQ OB APR / 28:1761 AE.71" in black enamel, lettered scrolls. (from card)ProvenanceBuhler Entry: Thomas Barton (d. 1751); descended in the family to Martha Codman Karolik. Collection of Martha P. Rogers Codman; inherited by her daughter Martha Catherine Codman Karolik; collection of Maxim Karolik by 1964; to MFA June 8, 1964, bequest.
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1775
probably 1855–74
about 1850