The Collection of Jean Louis Chameroy, Offered Without Reserve - 24 Oct 2023

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An enamel and gold memento mori ring, England, dated 1824

£1,000 - £1,500 £3,528

An enamel and gold memento mori ring, England, dated 1824, the gold band applied with a band of sinuous floral decoration concealing a skull in black enamel, the interior inscribed '102 P 23 Verse 27 Decr 1824', size R1/2

The inscription on this ring possibly references Psalm 102, verse 23, which reads 'He hath broken my strength along the way; he hath shortened my days'. For a similar, 18th century example of this design, see an early 18th century ring in the British Museum by William Coles, collection no.AF.1549

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