18th Century Full Body Skeleton Ring faience circa 1895

circa 1895

to the Duke of Cambridge some pictures of the Princess Mary

in the cut down settings typical of the period - fashioned in silver with gold backs and wires

An awesome antique signet / poison ring

The stones rest in silver pie crust settings

18th Century Full Body Skeleton Ring faience circa 1895DATE: George II, 1758 An incredible Georgian Full Body Skeleton Ring dating from the mid 18th Century. Finished in black enamel, the skeleton is depicted around the whole outer surface of the ring; quite unusually, the arms are outstretched above the skull so they touch the feet. An inscription to the inner band reads: "Bryan Benson Esq: ob: 14 Oct: 1758 aet: 84" along with the maker's mark CD. It's crafted in 18 karat gold and remains in great