Georgian Mourning Ring for Frances Maria Tatton | 15ct Gold, Enamel & Hairwork | 1777
Georgian Mourning Ring for Frances Maria Tatton | 15ct Gold, Enamel & Hairwork | 1777
POA
Description
This Georgian mourning ring is extraordinary, both for its craftsmanship and its powerful connection to personal and regional history.
Crafted in rich 15ct gold, it features an oval compartment of meticulously plaited hair beneath domed glass, framed by a fine border of black enamel.
The shank is inscribed “F.M. Tatton” and dated “9 JAN 1777,” commemorating Frances Maria Tatton (née Fountayne), who died that year at just 26.
As the first wife of William Tatton Egerton, she belonged to one of Cheshire’s most prominent families.
This link to the Tattons of Wythenshawe Hall and Tatton Park adds historical and emotional depth, transforming the ring from a beautiful object into a poignant relic of 18th century mourning culture.
More than beautifully made, it holds the memory of a life lived and a love lost.
E L T O N S
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Period | 18th Century |
| Materials | Gold |
| Enamel | |
| Ring Size | G½ |
| Carat for Gold | 15 K |
Product REF: 358L
