Silver ring

Made:
1701-1800

Silver finger ring, with oval setting containing grey and white speckled stone, possibly used as a charm, possibly 18th century

Details

Category:
Wellcome (general)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641581
Materials:
silver and mineral
Measurements:
band: diameter 24 mm
bezel: length 31 mm
bezel: width 24 mm
type:
finger rings

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