Rare 17th Century Charles I Memorial Ring Size:3.75 6mm diameter

6mm diameter

The goldwork is incredible - with tiny flower heads all around the band

It's remarkable that such pieces can survive for the best part of 2000 years

Rock Crystal

Head: 16 x 13mm

Rare 17th Century Charles I Memorial Ring Size:3.75 6mm diameterDATE: Mid 17th Century, c. 1650 An astonishing portrait memorial ring in commemoration of Charles I of England. These rings were made after the king was executed in January 1649, and would have been worn by Royalists, probably mainly in private, to show support for the monarchy. This example is modelled in 22 karat gold, and features a finely hand painted portrait of Charles it dates from c. 1650. From 1642, Charles fought the armies of the English