A pristine example of an early Victorian mourning ring.For John Breeks , 18ct gold hallmarked for London 1838. Enamelled oblong plaque bezel with hair locket and shoulders enamelled with foliate acanthus design,inscribed to the interior John Breeks,obt 5 dec 1838 aet 4 yrs.Mint condition. Ring size UK N,US 7.
 Born in Warcop, Westmorland, England  to Richard Breeks and Elizabeth Wilkinson. The couple had four children all who passed away before Elizabeth the mother who died in 1879,aged 80.A poignant reminder of the brevity of life in the c19th.