Stunning pair of George III 22 carat enamel mourning bands for husband and wife John and Charlotte Mellish 1797 and 1798.
Size 10 and 11.
Charlotte died 10 days after the birth of her second daughter who did not survive her.
A year later John was murdered by highwaymen on Houndslow Heath on his way back from hunting.
More details included in photos.
A memorial was erected in St.Mary’s Church,Braughing by their only daughter Catherine Marsha (d.1880).
A sad and dramatic tale.
John and Charlotte Mellish
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