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This gold ring is embellished with repeating rococo scrolls set with black enamel and an inscription in raised gold letters.
mourning rings
rings (jewelry)
gold (metal)
enamel (fused coating)
Ring
"REV STEP EMERY OB: 24 MAY 1782 AE 75" (Enamel)
861
Unknown
1/8 (W), 13/16 (diameter) (inches)
1914.99
For more information on mourning jewelry see Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 25-34.
1782 (inscribed)
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