{"product_id":"antique-georgian-coloured-sepia-mourning-ring-inscribed-1790","title":"Antique Georgian Coloured Sepia Mourning Ring Inscribed 1790","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully preserved antique Georgian mourning ring from the late 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Century featuring a navette shaped face with a finely detailed sepia painting displayed behind a glass window. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSepia paintings were often worn as a souvenir to remember a loved one and usually depicted a sorrowful image painted in sepia colours. This one has been colour painted and depicts a mourning woman standing beside a large gravestone.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ring was most likely commissioned after the death of a beloved daughter or sister and has the inscription: “Ann Smith – ob. 10. Nov. 1790 – at 17” on the back. Her initials “A.S.” can also be seen painted on the front of the grave with a second set of initials “H.W.” underneath which may have belonged to another deceased family member and implies they have been reunited.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is held in a rosy 18ct gold frame with engraved shoulders and a closed back. It was clearly very dear to its original owner and deserves to be treasured once more.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend you insure for £2,700. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eITEM NUMBER: AJ578\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brilliance and Fire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42063133475028,"sku":"AJ578","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/8837\/9449\/products\/Antique-Georgian-Coloured-Sepia-Mourning-Ring-Inscribed-1790-cover.jpg?v=1637075619","url":"https:\/\/brillianceandfirejewellery.com\/products\/antique-georgian-coloured-sepia-mourning-ring-inscribed-1790","provider":"Brilliance and Fire Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}