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finger ring, mourning

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Summary

: Na2504.01

: Applied Art

: finger ring, mourning

: Ring. Gold hoop with black enamel band The band is inscribed in gilt lettering: 'Sr JOHN SMYTH Bt.OB.19 MAY 1726 AE 66'. Small rectangular bevel-glazed bezel (the bezel is the groove, which holds the glaze/stone)

Smyth family mourning rings

Current Location

: 1726, dated

: Given by the Friends of Bristol Art Gallery, 2014.

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