Seventeenth Century Skull Ring
Reference: CB393
A rare seventeenth-century gold mourning ring, the plain 18ct gold band engraved to the exterior with a memento mori skull, a potent symbol of mortality and the transience of earthly life. Such rings were commissioned to commemorate the deceased and were commonly distributed to family members and mourners at funerals during the seventeenth century. The interior bears the engraved inscription "G Nodes obt aet Feb 1683/4"
Ring Size: J
Weight: 3.5 grams
Era:
Stuart 1603-1714
Condition:
Very Good
Materials:
• Gold
Delivery and Returns
Shipping
We are pleased to offer Free Worldwide Delivery on all orders.
Please refer to our Shipping Policy for further details.
Customs & Duties
In most countries, duty does not apply when purchasing antiques aged over 100 years old.
You may be liable to pay local taxes on imported goods.
See further details in our FAQ page.
Returns
We have a 14 day return policy and customers are liable for their own postage.
We cannot accept rings that have been re-sized.
Please refer to our refund policy page for further details.
