17th Century Death's Head Ring

17th Century Death's Head RingA scarce 17th century death's head band in 22 carat gold. The distinctive squished, cartoonish skull engraved outside the band, gives these rare rings a nickname in the trade: pumpkin heads. This one angular and toothy with an almost cheeky grin is dedicated, by way of an inscription inside the band, to IH who died, tragically, on the 18th of February aged 8 1 2. We don't know the year, but the distinctive conjoined M and P maker's mark gives us a

Head: 12mm

totalling a remarkable 145 grams

it dates from the early years of the 20th century

Attractive antique chain necklace created by breaking up a Victorian double albert chain

This one's crafted in 9 carat rose gold and silver gilt

Band Width: 3

set with two rows of alternating natural sapphires and old cut diamonds arranged in a chequerboard pattern

Size (with bail): 3

Marks: Stamped 18ct (legible but partially rubbed)

it dates from the early 20th century - circa 1910 - with both bolt ring and dog tag clasps

Marcus Terentius Varro considered her to be ideal and the plan for the universe personified

Sublime Edwardian drop necklace