georgian 15ct gold sepia pearl mourning ring with urn c 1787 charm The Opal possesses a fabulous

The Opal possesses a fabulous play of colour

The Gold is bright with no dings or dents to the body of the earrings

With a bolt-ring in perfect working condition

allowing us to accurately date the earrings to 1976

bright and securely set

georgian 15ct gold sepia pearl mourning ring with urn c 1787 charm The Opal possesses a fabulousDescription: This 15ct Gold ring is an exquisite example of mourning jewellery from circa 1787. Greeting the eye is a sepia mourning scene, surrounded by a halo of natural split Pearls, symbolising tears and sorrow. The Mourning plinth reads 'Sacred to memory', and the reverse of the ring is inscribed 'Harriet Brown died 3rd July 1787 Agd 17 yrs. Douglas Brown died 2nd July 1787 Agd 19 Mos', a heartbreaking homage to two family members who died so