Ring

Name/Title

Ring

Description

Gold ring with black circular gems surrounding a clear rectangular glass window with a lock of braided hair behind it. Engraving on inside. The ring belonged to Abigail G. Twycross and contained the hair of Joseph Lee Twycross, her brother.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1832

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

City

Dresden

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

The hair of Joseph Lee Twycross is in this ring, he died in 1832 so the ring was likely made shortly thereafter.

Mark, Engraving or Stamp

Type

Engraving

Location

Inside of ring

Transcription

"J.L.T. Obt. Feb 13th 1832 Aged 30"

Dimensions

Diameter

2 cm

Material

Metal, Glass

Color

Black, Gold

Condition

Overall Condition

Good