Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu

An early 18th century memento mori/mourning ring, the gold band ring decorated to the exterior with stylized foliage and a momento mori skull motif, all picked out in black enamel, the interior inscribed ‘I.W. obijt . 9 Apr . 1717 . etatis suae . 71’, ring size Q. £800-1200

This ring was discovered in Burstock, West Dorset. It has been disclaimed by the crown as treasure and is recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme, ref: SOM-69A89D.