Post Medieval Silver Skull Ring

19th century AD. A silver finger ring with substantial hoop, scaphoid bezel with skull modelled in the half-round, heater-shaped plaque to the underside with initials 'WB'. See Oman, C.C. British Rings 800-1914, London, 1974 for discussion. 8.35 grams, 27mm overall, 19.15mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20.0, Japan 19) (1"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1990s.
Condition Report: Fine condition.