Name/Title
RingEntry/Object ID
1982.108Description
A ring of gold with precious stones. The setting is in the shape of a heart surmounted by a crown. A diamond is in the center, surrouned by a ring of rubies. The crown has three rubies, spaced by two diamonds. The stones are 18th century, the setting is from the 19th. The shoulder is pierced gold in an acanthus scroll pattern.
The ring was given to Sarah Eilbeck Mason by her father, George Mason IV. The design is based on a seal ring owned by George Mason II.Acquisition
Accession
1982.108Source or Donor
Sigfrid K. LonegrenAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gunston Hall CollectionDimensions
Width
1/2 inDiameter
5/8 inMaterial
Gold, Ruby, Diamond, MetalProvenance
Notes
George Mason gave the ring to Sarah Eilbeck Mason.
To her son John Mason McCarty
To his daughter Sally McCarty
To her son Frederick Pleasants
To his daughter Virginia Pleasants Longeran (Mrs. Sigfrid K. Lonegren)
Gift of Mrs. Sigfrid K. Lonegren, descendant, 1973
