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

Two gold, enamel and ivory mourning rings

Probably England, dated 1773 and 1780

Both of oval form, the first, depicting covered urn beneath willow tree, the band with inscription, "SARAH. CASTLE OB: 31 OCT 1773 AE: 42," against white enamel ground; the second, depicting woman leaning on large covered urn, the band with inscription, "ANN. PURDEN. OB: 25. JUNE. 1780. AE: 14," against white enamel ground, both seemingly unmarked.

Ring size(s): 7 1/4 and 7 3/4

PROVENANCE:

The Collection of Irvin & Anita Schorsch.
The first: Acquired in 1988.
The second: Edgar & Charlotte Sittig, August 17, 1980.