This marquise-shaped ring is set with an ivory oval painted with the letter "H" surrounded by gold foliate swags and bows, all set over woven blonde hair. The shank, shoulders and mount are all plain gold.
Date:
1780-1800
Maker:
unknown
Material:
glass (material), gold (metal), human hair, ivory (tooth component)
GUSN:
101139
Accession Number:
1916.225