Gold, enamel and ivory mourning ring England or America,...

Gold, enamel and ivory mourning ring

England or America, dated 1778

Of oval form, with covered urn on plinth beneath weeping willow tree, the surround inscribed, "JNO PHILLIPS ARM OB: 24. OCT: 1778: AE: 4.5," against white enamel ground; together with an oval mourning pin depicting female figure holding tablet inscribed, "SOU-/ VENIR" and seated beside column topped with basket of flowers, the reverse inscribed, "Charnick/ 22. Feby/ 1791," both seemingly unmarked.

L: 1 1/2 in. (pin, overall)

PROVENANCE:

The Collection of Irvin & Anita Schorsch.
The first: Christie's New York, Important American Furniture, Silver, Folk Art & Dec. Arts, June 21, 1995, Sale 8208, Lot 194 (partial lot).
The second: Christie's South Kensington, Antique, Collectable and Modern Jewellery, April 19, 1994, Lot 145 (partial lot).