Mourning ring

by Isaac Smith

A$45,000 · Offered by Hordern House

London: maker unknown, c. 1831. Diamond, pearl and enamel set into a gold ring with the following inscription engraved on the inside of the band: Rear-Adml Isaac Smith Ob 2 July 1831 Ob 78 . Housed in a crimson morocco box with brass clasp. Mourning Isaac Smith, veteran of Cook's Pacific voyages

• Binding: Leather

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