Georgian urn ring

A navette shaped mourning ring dated 1791. The 9 carat gold tapering shank supports a compartment set with a tight weave of brown hair, surmounted by an enamel and diamond urn, under crystal. Initials MD and the date 1791 to reverse. The ring is size N [US 6 and 1/2] and the head of the ring measures 3/4 of an inch by 2/3 of an inch. Fine quality and immaculate.

sold  £2950