18th Century Full Body Skeleton Ring spinel in finely worked silver settings

in finely worked silver settings

mechanical movement seems to keep good time

with provenance

combined with various romantic sentiments

is a photograph of a (kind of fed up looking) lady

18th Century Full Body Skeleton Ring spinel in finely worked silver settingsDATE: George II, 1758 An incredible Georgian Full Body Skeleton Ring dating from the mid 18th Century. Finished in black enamel, the skeleton is depicted around the whole outer surface of the ring; quite unusually, the arms are outstretched above the skull so they touch the feet. An inscription to the inner band reads: "Bryan Benson Esq: ob: 14 Oct: 1758 aet: 84" along with the maker's mark CD. It's crafted in 18 karat gold and remains in great