17th Century "Pumpkin Head" Memento Mori Skull Ring Size:8.25 It features the Zodiac symbol

It features the Zodiac symbol in gold above the word Capricorn - both in relief against a diamond paved backdrop

Birmingham 1885

1cm (height by width)

prized for it's striking tree-like inclusions

Agate / Hardstone

17th Century "Pumpkin Head" Memento Mori Skull Ring Size:8.25 It features the Zodiac symbolDATE: 17th Century, 1671 An outstanding 17th century Memento Mori ring with stylized skull engraved on the outer band. The skull, quite remarkably, retains a good deal of the original black enamel we've never handled an example of this kind with the enamel intact. The inscription to the inner band reads: WL ob. 11th Nov 1671 (read: W. L. died on the 11th of November in the year 1671). This particular style of skull is known in the trade as a "pumpkin