Early Georgian Memento Mori Skeleton Ring Size:7 modelled in 14k gold

modelled in 14k gold

5cm (height by width at widest point of base)

with hand-chased foliate detailing that adorns beautiful faceted shoulders

modelled in 15k gold with the mouse worked in silver

Early Georgian Memento Mori Skeleton Ring Size:7 modelled in 14k goldDATE: Georgian, 1721 A superb antique skeleton ring dating from the early 18th Century. The head is a faceted rock crystal, behind which rests a skull and crossbone motif along with gold cipher initials: AL, for A. Lagdon. The band is adorned with the full body of a skeleton, finished in black enamel, with an hourglass (indicating time has stopped for the deceased) on one shoulder and a pickaxe and spade on the other (the gravediggers' tools). The