Two gold and enamel mourning band rings Probably England,...

Two gold and enamel mourning band rings

Probably England, dated 1771 and 1775

The first, with inscription, "RUPERT. DOVEY. GENT: OB: 10. JAN: 1771. AET: 60," against black enamel ground, partially obscured maker's mark, "T?H," to inner band; the second, with inscription, "MARY. TAYLOR. OB: 2. NOV: 1775. AE: 28," against white enamel ground, marked to inner band, "MG."

Ring size(s): 7 1/4 & 7 1/2

PROVENANCE:

The Collection of Irvin & Anita Schorsch.
The first: Argentum, The Leopard's Head Antiques, San Francisco, California, November 7, 1987.
The second: Edgar & Charlotte Sittig, August 17, 1980.