Antique mourning ring made in 1804
$4,600.00
There is something so poignant about mourning rings, and here is a wonderful antique mourning ring that was made over 200 years ago and is still in amazing condition.
Made in 18 carat gold, the enamel section on the front says “In Memory of a beloved husband” which is around an oval locket compartment with woven hair and the initials “FS“. Around the band it has written “Francis Stephens OB 2 Dec 1804 AE 26“.
Francis Stephens was born in 1779, and married Ann Frances Cole in 1802. In 1803 their first child Daniel was born, with their second child, Francis being born in 1803. Francis was to become a Master in the Royal Navy who died on a voyage to Jamaica in 1805 at just 26 years old.
Measuring 14.1mm and tapering down to 5.2mm at the back, the ring is a size “O” (US size 7.5) and sits so lovely and smooth on the finger.
People shouldn’t look at mourning rings as being morbid, rather as a wonderful look at how peoples lives were celebrated in a bygone era.
Stock# ET967
Circa: 1804
$4,600
