Gold 'John Turner Ob 12 Aug -708 Oet 58' Memento Mori Skull Ring. Early 18th century A.D. A gold memento mori ring composed of a D-section hoop, the outer face engraved with a stylised skull, the interior inscribed 'Jn? Turner ob 12 Aug 708 æt 58' in script, followed by Gothic AW maker's mark in rectangular cartouche. Cf. The Portable Antiquities Scheme Database, record id. ESS-72C684, for a very similar maker's mark, not recorded in the standard works of reference. 3.43 grams, 21.64 mm overall, 19.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17) (3/4 in.) Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 3), Essex, UK. Accompanied by an old handwritten title card. [No Reserve] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]

Very fine condition. A large wearable size.