Bernard Lens III Miniature ring
Reference: CAX173
A rare ivory miniature mourning ring, by Bernard Lens III, from the 18th century, with a glazed miniature identified as Mary, Queen of Scots, within a border of woven gold thread, to openwork shoulders and a fluted band, mounted in gold.
Ring Size O 1/2
Measurements: 1.3 x 1.0cm
There is a portrait miniature in the Royal Collection, 'RCIN 420113' for an early example of this portrait by Bernard Lens III (1682-1740). It was reproduced many times by Lens on the order of his patron, the 4th Duke of Hamilton, who had discovered the original portrait and identified it as Mary, Queen of Scots - a fashionable and romantic historical figure, viewed sympathetically among his contemporaries at the courts of Queen Anne and George I. The true identity of the figure, however, is unknown, and is more likely to be Mary Bellenden, later the Duchess of Argyll (c.1690-1735).
Era:
Georgian 1714-1837
Condition:
Very Good
Materials:
Main Stones: • Enamel
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ABOUT THE ERA
Georgian Era Jewellery
Jewellery in the Georgian era (1714–1837) in England, spanning the reigns of the four King Georges (I-IV), is noted for its elegance, intricate craftsmanship, and the influence of various artistic and cultural movements.
This period saw significant changes in jewellery design, driven by technological advancements, changing fashion trends, and historical events.
