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Item: "My beloved child", mourning ring
Reference #: 7167
Status: sold
Dimensions: finger size is 7.5 to 7.75; width is 1/3 inch
Condition: excellent; in its original fitted box; a tiny bit of wear to the enamel
Year: inscribed 1825
Description: This is probably one of the most heart wrenching rings I have ever seen. "In memory of my beloved child" is written around the band of this 18kt. enamel ring. On the front is the little boy's hair. Inscribed inside is, "Thos Cooper Hawkins ob 3 Jan 1825 at 3 years".