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Ring (finger) (Mourning ring)
1779
Description
The ring commemorates Henry Comrin Lloyd of Boston, who was born in 1772 but died in the sixth year of his life on July 13, 1779. He was the second son of Dr. James Lloyd (1728-1810) and his wife Sarah Comrin (1733-1797). The family’s prosperity and practice of funerary customs are visible in this memorial ring with an urn or vase made with human hair on a white ground surrounded by 25 small diamonds on a gilded ring with a white enamel exterior. The gold lettering in Roman font bears a memorial inscription: "HENRY COMRIN LLOYD OB: 13 JULY 1779 AE: 6 Y".
Category
Jewelry
Place of Origin
Probably Boston; Massachusetts; Probably Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Gilt copper
- Enamel on copper
- Diamond
- Hair (human)
- Crystal
- Wax
- Silver
- Ivory
- Gold
Museum Object Number
1972.0068
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. George L. Batchelder
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Complete Details
Object Number
1972.0068
Object Name
Ring (finger) (Mourning ring)
Category
Jewelry
Place of Origin
Probably Boston; Massachusetts; Probably Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Date
1779
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Finger band, exterior
Inscription: "HENRY COMRIN LLOYD O B: 13 JULY 1779 AE: 6 Y" gold letters in white enamel ground
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Gilt copper
- Enamel on copper
- Diamond
- Hair (human)
- Crystal
- Wax
- Silver
- Ivory
- Gold
Dimensions (inches)
0.81 (H) x 0.81 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.06 (H) x 2.06 (W)
Dimensions (oz)
0.137
Measurement Notes
Winterthur's SRAL used XRF to measure the gold alloy on September 19, 1988 according to request 2298-B:
Copper 10.6% Silver 1.2% Gold 82.2%