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Mourning ring for L. Murray
Paul Revere, Jr. (American, 1734–1818)
1768
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Medium/Technique
Gold, amethyst, enamel
Dimensions
Other (Overall): 1.9cm (3/4in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Maxim Karolik
Accession Number64.865
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
Most colonial silversmiths in urban areas produced small quantities of gold and silver jewelry, including mourning rings, given at funerals to pallbearers, family members, and friends.
Catalogue Raisonné
Buhler, 1972, No. 357
DescriptionPurple glass (amethyst?) in gold reeded bezel; loop of black enamel scrolls. (from card)
Inscriptions"L. MURRAY / OB 21 MAR / 1768. Ae 38" on black enamel scrolls. (from card)
ProvenanceCollection of Maria Potter Codman by 1902; inherited by her niece Martha Catherine Codman Karolik, 1902; collection of Maxim Karolik by 1964; to MFA June 8, 1964, bequest.