Abra Wentworth Funeral Ring

Jewelry

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Col Paul Wentworth House

Made/Created

Date made

1740 - 1747

Time Period

18th Century

Place

Continent

North America

Mark, Engraving or Stamp

Type

Date, 7th October 1747

Location

Inside of ring

Transcription

"A Wentworth Obt 7 Oct 1747 AEt 68"

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Type

Death Head

Location

Outside of ring

Material/Technique

Etched

Provenance

Notes

Transcription of attached label: "Funeral ring of Mrs Abra Wentworth, wife of Colonel Paul Wentworth, builder of the Wentworth house still standing in Salmon Falls" On the back: "Donated by Ruth P. Emerson Family"

Name/Title

Abra Wentworth Funeral Ring