Commemorative Ring
1994/2747
1750-1800 / Jewellery / John Wesley / Metal / Metalwork / Organic / Wesleyana
Yellow metal, glass and hair
late 1700s
This commemorative ring contains woven braids of hair, reputedly the hair of John Wesley and John Fletcher. Jewellery pieces featuring hair, either of living or deceased persons, were not unusual in the 18th and 19th centuries. Often, they were used in 'mourning' jewellery, worn after a person passed away.
The ring is in its original cardboard box.
late 1700s
This commemorative ring contains woven braids of hair, reputedly the hair of John Wesley and John Fletcher. Jewellery pieces featuring hair, either of living or deceased persons, were not unusual in the 18th and 19th centuries. Often, they were used in 'mourning' jewellery, worn after a person passed away.
The ring is in its original cardboard box.
