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Martha Westcott, Mourning Ring, 1837

Martha, mourning ring
inscription: IN MEMORY OF / Mrs. Martha Westcott died 15 Oct. 1837 Aged 84.
material:
gold with raised edges
size:
large enough for a male finger
exterior:
gold letters (gothic font) inset on black ground
interior:
cursive inscription
hallmarks:
maker "P.C."
assay office a head [London? = leopard's face]
standard crown [gold]
mark "18" [carat]
date letter amphora [not identified]
duty mark winged "B" [not identified]