Mourning ring with a microphotograph of Prince Albert (1819-61) hallmarks for 1857-62
Gold ring with white and black enamel, the bezel containing a microphotograph | 1.5 x 2.2 x 2.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 65364
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Attributed to John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)
Mourning ring with a microphotograph of Prince Albert (1819-61) hallmarks for 1857-62
![Mourning ring with a microphotograph of Prince Albert (1819-61) Mourning ring with a microphotograph of Prince Albert (1819-61)](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/a/9/631909-1533029123.jpg?itok=cMnLLCyd)
Attributed to John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)
Mourning ring with a microphotograph of Prince Albert (1819-61) hallmarks for 1857-62
![Mourning ring with a microphotograph of Prince Albert (1819-61) Mourning ring with a microphotograph of Prince Albert (1819-61)](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/e/b/631908-1533029105.jpg?itok=idFPXIgC)
Attributed to John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)
Mourning ring with a microphotograph of Prince Albert (1819-61) hallmarks for 1857-62
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Memorial ring in gold and black enamel. The bezel contains a microphotograph, reversed, of Prince Albert (1819-61) in 1861, which is attributed to J.J.E. Mayall. The cypher linking the initials 'V' and 'A' in white enamel is set into the shanks on either side of the bezel.
Provenance
Made for Queen Victoria
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Gold ring with white and black enamel, the bezel containing a microphotograph
Measurements
1.5 x 2.2 x 2.3 cm (whole object)