{"product_id":"antique-georgian-mourning-band-ring-22ct-gold-enamel-18th-century","title":"Antique Georgian mourning band ring, 22ct gold, Enamel, 18th century","description":"\u003cspan\u003eYou cannot help but be enchanted by the beauty and emotion of this stunning antique Georgian mourning band ring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ring is a very rich 22ct yellow gold, enamelled in black with white enamel bands top and bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe words picked out in gold tell us this mourning band was created in memory of Sir John Filmer, Bart, Ob 22nd Feb 1797, Ae 81.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSir John Filmer (1716 - 1797) was the 4th Filmer baronet of East Sutton, Kent and a member of Parliament for Steyning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe was fourth Baronet in line, the first Filmer barontecy was created for Robert Filmer, of East Sutton Place, East Sutton, Kent in 1674.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert was the grandson of Sir Edward Filmer, High Sheriff of Kent 1616.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSir Robert Filmer's father was a supporter of the Crown during the period of the English civil War and Robert was given this title following the restoration of King Charles II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an 18th century piece with full British hallmarks for 22ct gold, rich in history and over 225 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is no finesse mark as this was not used in the period and the lion passant was used, 18ct gold was not reintroduced as a standard until 1798.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarks and era:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully hallmarked for 22ct gold, Bust of King George, makers mark HM and date letter for 1796.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood used condition overall, some age commensurate surface wear, some crazing and chips to the enamel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK\/AU ring size O\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUS ring size 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEU ring size 54.51\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal weight 4.83 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox 6.7mm band width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny questions or queries please contact us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"StolenAttic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39803309752402,"sku":"4266","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/5906\/0339\/products\/Antique-Georgian-mourning-band-ring-22k-full-1A-700_10.10-36f88580-f_edit_373842486283580.jpg?v=1644000415","url":"https:\/\/www.stolenattic.com\/zh\/products\/antique-georgian-mourning-band-ring-22ct-gold-enamel-18th-century","provider":"StolenAttic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}