Early Victorian Enamel Mourning Ring

Engraving reads "John Hadfield Kennerdy died Dec. 23. 1833"
Hallmarks read that the ring was made in 1838, I wonder why this ring was engraved and made 5 years after John's death. Perhaps there were complications with the endowment, as it was customary for the payment of mourning jewelry to come from the deceased in their will. We will never know, but this family certainly chose a beautiful ring to commemorate their dearly departed.

MATERIALS

18k gold, black enamel

AGE

Hallmarked for London 1838

CONDITION REPORT

Very good, slight wear to exterior enamel

SIZE

size 7.5, not resizable

6.4mm thick

18.1 internal diameter

5.42 grams