18th Century Full Body Skeleton Ring faience in the cut down settings

in the cut down settings typical of the period - fashioned in silver with gold backs and wires

Width at head: 2

An awesome antique signet / poison ring

circa 1895

This antique brooch is divine

18th Century Full Body Skeleton Ring faience in the cut down 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