Two matching gold and enamel mourning band rings Probably...

Two matching gold and enamel mourning band rings

Probably England, dated 1728

Each inscribed, "JOHN WEST AR OB FEB 1 1728 AE 40," the name preceded by a winged gold skull, all against black enamel ground, the rings fitted in later black leather case with name under lid: Hopkins & Hopkins Manufacturing Jewellers & Silversmiths...Dublin."

Ring size(s): 5 1/2 and 7 1/4

PROVENANCE:

The Collection of Irvin & Anita Schorsch.
Christie's South Kensington, Antique, Collectable & Modern Jewellery, July 18, 1995, Sale 6916, Lot 126.