Rings 23.04.2012
Irish Sister Rings for Thomas Langdale, 1790
These two rings originally came from two sisters in Ireland in 1790. Both are identical, but suffer from damage in…
Memories 22.04.2012
The Week in Mourning
Dear Mourners, It’s been a week of discovery and learning from the 18th and 19th centuries – I hope you’ve…
Brooches 20.04.2012
Pilgrimage in a Shell: a mourning brooch
This mourning brooch struck me immediately as curious. Most Art of Mourning readers will be very familiar with the general In Memory Of black…
Rings 18.04.2012
1788 Watercolour on Ivory Ring
Much has been written about sepia on Art of Mourning, but there was another (and even as popular) style of…
Rings 16.04.2012
Sepia Dove, Wreath, Hearts and a Column in a Georgian Ring
Duality is the perfect way to describe this ring, in its symbolism, style and dedication. Dedicated to two people and…
Rings 13.04.2012
A Very Simple Amethyst Ring, c.1780
This ring is an interesting study on the re-appropriation of jewellery and its sentiments. Originally, this ring was found without…
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