Two gold and enamel mourning band rings England or...

Two gold and enamel mourning band rings

England or America, one dated 1828

The first, inscribed, "IN MEMORY OF," against black enamel ground flanked by undulating gilt foliate bands, the inner band inscribed, "Robt Braddock Obt 21 Feby 1828," with set of six hallmarks, including 18K mark and maker's mark, fitted in a red leather case; the second, set with hair with black enamel inscription, "IN MEMORY"; together with a rectangular gold and black enamel mourning pin set with hair, the reverse inscribed, "Capt Little RN/ Obut./ 6 May 1801"

Ring size: 7 3/4

PROVENANCE:

The Collection of Irvin & Anita Schorsch.
The first and second: Christie's South Kensington, Antique, Collectable and Modern Jewellery, April 19, 1994, Sale 6453, Lot 5 (partial lot).
The third: Christie's South Kensington, Antique, Collectable and Modern Jewellery, April 19, 1994, Sale 6453, Lot 145 (partial lot).