Georgian Enamel Urn & Weeping Willow Hair Mourning Ring tea set 86ct total

86ct total

taking its name from the Greek for fire

While it's quite possible the sources paint Caligula in an unrealistically poor light

Survived in great condition with excellent antique patina - the face remains uncarved

Georgian Enamel Urn & Weeping Willow Hair Mourning Ring tea set 86ct totalDATE: Georgian, c. 1809 Mourning jewellery has a rich and varied history that spans centuries, with each era introducing new styles and materials that changed attitudes towards death and grief. This beautiful ring is dedicated to I. F Withington, who tragically died on October 21st aged 22 in 1809. It features a white and gold enamelled face with a weeping willow, symbolic of mourning, sorrow and grief. Its long, graceful branches "weep" over a black