Mourning Ring

Gold mourning ring commemorating Vice-Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood (1750-1810). The bezel of the ring is decorated with a central band of black enamel, which is inscribed in gold with the name 'VICE-ADML CUTHT LORD COLLINGWOOD'. The inside of the ring is inscribed with the words 'died 7 Mar 1810 Aged 61'.

Object Details

ID: JEW0155
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Mourning Ring
Display location: Not on display
Creator: (Maker), H. E.; (Maker), H. W.
Date made: 1809-1810
People: Collingwood, Cuthbert
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 10 mm x 19 mm x 20 mm