Mourning Ring
late 18th century
Object PlaceEngland
Medium/TechniqueGold, pearl, hair, glass
DimensionsHeight x width (bezel): 13/16 x 13/16 in. (2 x 2 cm)
Height x width (shank): 13/16 x 11/16 in. (2.1 x 1.8 cm)
Height x width (shank): 13/16 x 11/16 in. (2.1 x 1.8 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Arthur Croft—The Gardner Brewer Collection
Accession number01.6619
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
InscriptionsEngraved on the underside: S.F.H./1810/to/C.A.B./1876ProvenanceGardner Brewer Collection; 1901, bequest of Mrs. Arthur Croft to the MFA.early to mid-19th century
1800–30
about 1820
early 19th century
1800–50
19th century
1855