Dr Dan O’Brien
A fantastically mischievous skull stares out from the hoop of this gold mourning ring. The enamelled skull has a rather large eye sockets and an impressive row of teeth too. Inscribed for C.A. who died 13 Dec 1708 aged 67 (British Museum) #MementoMori #skull #introduction #history #histodons #historian #jewellery #art #18thcentury #WeirdHistory
Nov 22, 2022 at 8:55pmWeb
Show threadNancy Williams PainterNov 22, 2022
@drdan_o It somehow doesn't suggest mourning
Show threadDr Dan O’BrienNov 23, 2022
@NancyWilliamsPainter indeed! the mischievous skulls does seem rather at odds with the mournful message inside!