Item:  Early memorial ring: "Heaven Has in store what thou hast lost"

Reference #: 6880

Dimensions: top is approx. 5/8 by 1 and 1/8 inches; finger size is 8 and can be sized. 

Condition: near mint

Year: dated 1792

Description:  It is very difficult to find memorial rings that have messages which convey the depth of grief of the loved one who is left behind.  This ring not only has a moving message on it but is inscribed on the back and with a very early date!  The setting is 9kt. rose gold and the image is very sharp and crisp.  Both hair work and sepia paint was used to create this memorial image on ivory.  On the back is inscribed, "John Hanbury died 9th feb 1792 aged 58".