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The Antique 1830 William IV Mourning Ring

Regular price £1,069.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £1,069.00 GBP

This outstanding antique ring from 1830, the year of William IV's rise to the crown, features black enamel detailing with gold lettering surrounding a hair panel set behind a piece of clear crystal. The ring was created to help someone honour the memory of a loved one who had passed away. 

The trifurcated shoulders feature black enamel and gold detailing, which leads into a lined band with two floral decals. Around the ring's hair-work panel reads 'In Memory Of'

An inscription to the back of the ring's head reads 'Robert Mayhew obt 27 Ap, 1831 at 36 Ys'. 

The Assay Office of London fully hallmarked this pre-Victorian ring for 18ct gold in 1831. The enamel and goldwork is in fabulous condition for the ring's age. The panel has become partially opaque with time. Overall, the ring is in very fine condition at nearly 200 years old.

Please note that this ring is currently on display at Hemswell Antique Centres and will have a delivery delay of 3-4 working days.

The Details

Era
Pre Victorian
Hallmark
London, 1831
Metal
18ct Yellow Gold
Weight
3.73g
Size
N — US 6¾ · EU 53.8
Condition
Good

Please note that due to this ring's patterned band, it is not included in our Complimentary Resizing service.

Why We Love It

  • Fantastic enamel work
  • Foliate engraving
  • Stunning antique hallmark
  • Independent Expert Report

Independent Expert Report

This ring includes an independent jewellery assessment report completed by Crystal Clear Valuations (FJVA FIRV FGA DGA FNAJ AJP PJValDip PJGemDip PJDip PJManDip). The certificate is included with your purchase and a scanned copy can be seen in the image gallery above.

Front view of Georgian mourning ring with black enamel "In Memory Of" inscription and hair panelThe Antique 1830 William IV Mourning Ring
£1,069.00