Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu

A 17th century memorial ring, the band ring with a memento mori skull motif engraved to the front, the interior of the band inscribed ‘I.B. Obit 21 March 1663’, and bearing maker’s mark of two capital Rs conjoined back to back and upside down in rectangular punch, ring size L. £300-£400

For a posy ring with similar maker’s mark see the Portable Antiquities Scheme, ref: DOR-A3C17D.