The Antique Georgian Urn and Willow Mourning Ring

This exquisite ring features a mourning scene depicting a lady in a long flowing dress wrapping a garland around an urn on a plinth, standing underneath a willow tree's hanging branches. The scene is painted onto a white plaque, most likely ivory, which is set under a colourless crystal panel within a rectangular-shaped head. The highly detailed head joins to broad shoulders, which leads to a slim, rosy band. 

The back of the head reads Eliza Meadows ob: 21. Aug 1789 Age: 67.

This ring, circa 1780's, has a small chip to one of the corners of the crystal panel and signs of wear. However, the ring is still in good condition with usual marks commensurate with age.

Please find the Expert Report, (see the end image in the gallery) for more detailed information.