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Antique 1915 Mourning Hair Ring for Two Siblings in WW1, 15ct Yellow Gold, 1915, size O or 7.25

Antique 1915 Mourning Hair Ring for Two Siblings in WW1, 15ct Yellow Gold, 1915, size O or 7.25

$950.00 AUD
$950.00 AUD
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WW1 - the Great War, the War to end all Wars. And this is a real reminder of why. Not one, but two lives struck down in 1915. Given that the initials appear one way on the front and another on the inside we believe this ring to commemorate two souls taken by the brutality of war. We did start searching Ancestry's war records for siblings or father's and sons with these initials lost in 1915 - but, unfortunately there are just too many. What we do know. This amazing 15ct ring was hallmarked in Chester in 1915, and sadly looks like it was bought purely for this purpose. The ring features a memorial plaque on the front featuring the initials "M.A" and "W.A", 5 engraved panels above the hair, and 6 panels of delicately woven hair - maybe even all that was sent home from the Front of these two lost souls. The five panels are mirror images - the first pair are almost dragon fire in their design, the next two are decorated crossed Xs and the final panel is a set of arrows. All hand carved, all magnificent, and all convey the loss of these two family members. 

This ring is in fabulous condition and is ideal for a collector - this ring cannot get wet, have hands washed in it, cannot be sized - this is a piece of history and in amazing condition. 

Particulars: 

Size O or 7.25 (NOT sizeable) - might feel a size smaller due to width 

Weight 2.83g

Width 5.6 x 1.6mm

Hallmarks  Fully Hallmarked for Chester 1915 and Maker's Mark WGM for Walter & George Meyers, and the initials "W.A. M.A. 1915"

Condition - light wear given the age, some plaiting of the hair is loosening compared to other very tight sections. 

Please be aware that this item is pre-loved and therefore is NOT new. Please see the pictures and description to ensure you are happy with it before you buy. Stones may have tiny marks, chips or flea bites, metal will have marks of wear like surface scratches; but any bigger flaws will be clearly highlighted above. Also note - none of the other items or props in the photo come with the item and all measurements are approximate.

All items are available on lay-by - please get in touch to discuss options.

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