Gold Mourning Ring

Samuel Minott (American, 1732-1803)

about 1754

Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Gold

Dimensions Other (Overall): 2.1 x 0.3 cm (13/16 x 1/8 in.)

Credit Line Anonymous gift

Accession Number55.108

NOT ON VIEW

Catalogue Raisonné Buhler, 1972, No. 320

DescriptionGold band engraved inside. (from card)

Marks SM in rectangle (from card)

Inscriptions"F. Brattle. ob. 10 July 1754.AE 11 years" engraved inside. (from card)

ProvenanceBuhler Entry: Unknown; F. Brattle has not been identified.
Private collector by 1955; to MFA March 10, 1955, gift.