Lot 795 , A Victorian 18ct gold, black enamel, seed pear and hardstone set oval mourning ring

A Victorian 18ct gold, black enamel, seed pear and hardstone set oval mourning ring, inscribed 'Charles Monroe Johnson, died 28th Nov, 1852, aged 63 years', size N/O, gross 4.2 grams.
Estimate £200-300

Glazed panel?? missing from underside of ring head. Numerous small chips to the black enamel around the shank in general. Three of the pearls have surface blisters. Hallmarks and inscription clear.


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Sold for £280