Mourning ring

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This gold mourning ring commemorates three members of the Hutton family. It dates from the 19th century.

The ring has a rectangular bezel containing a sample of plaited hair of one of the deceased. The ring is engraved on the inside 'Janet Hutton OB : 26 May 1824 AE :70. John Hutton OB : 2 Oct 1810 AE 77. Anne Hutton OB: 7 May 1811 AE.'

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• Online ID: 000-100-002-609-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NJ 135
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Gold
  Ring, finger
  
• Dimensions: 22 mm Dia
  
• What: Ring, finger
  
• Subject: Jewellery : finger rings (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Anne Hutton
  Janet Hutton
  John Hutton
  
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• Description: Gold mourning ring with a rectangular bezel containing plaited hair, engraved on the inside "JANET HUTTON OB : 26 May 1824 AE :70 / JOHN HUTTON OB : 2 OCT: 1810 AE 77 / ANNE HUTTON OB: 7 MAY :1811 AE"
  
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