1700's Gold

[DAN03USMC]

I have been only posting my very best finds, here is my latest. I found a man's gold wedding band with a 1730/1 date on it. I have found other wedding bands, but never with a date. I thought it was old when I saw the small skull etched on it. ( the style said old) I was pleasantly surprised to see 1730. Thanks for looking, Dan

Inner ring reads 16 march, 1730/1 AE+ 48 20 II maker's mark (A.Tyler)

 

[zrickkid]

Helluva find there Dan. I bet you were stoked to see that baby pop free from its long, long slumber. :angelic:

 

[del]

mg: holy mackerel :shocked04: :shocked04:stretcher: Dan thats no wedding band :shocked04: :shocked04: :shocked04: its a mourning ring . back in colonial days when a loved one died in the family the closest to that person wore a mourning ring or locket or brooch for a year maybe two or more . its an incredible and very personal find my friend and could of been for a very prominant person or family . do your research on the family and individual on the ring Dan , and if you choose to sell that item collectors will pay lots for a valuable and rare piece. wow great find again and mega congrats |) |).

hey Dan , A.Tyler could be a silversmith by the name of
Andrew Tyler
Born: bef 29 Jan 1692, Boston MA
Died: 12 Aug 1741, Boston MA


Dan

 

[DAN03USMC]

DEL, Wow! You know, I kinda thought there was more to it than just a wedding band. I thought it odd that there would be a skull on a wedding band. I first thought it belonged to a sailor or soldier who was bored. I can honestly say that I have never heard of a mourning ring.
thanks so much for the info. I will try to find out more about it and keep y'all posted......

 

[del]

hey Dan can you post a picture of the makers mark it might confirm the one i posted .

 

[MassDirtFisher]

Find of a lifetime!! erfect10: Sick sick sick find!!! Way to go!!! eace:

 

[DAN03USMC]

Hey Dan. as we have discussd ion the past, my cam is poor at macro shots. Here is the best I could do. Dan

 

[del]

Dan it does look like Andrew Tyler's latest makers mark , he was a very influential man and i believe he was appointed as a selectman of Boston when he made this ring , you need to find out who the ring was for as it was probably someone very wealthy and had held some sort of stature or power in the comunity.

heres a link with a little on Andrew Tyler it shows two makers marks yours looks like the alternate one on the right.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~silversmiths/makers/silversmiths/57339.htm

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

WOWZA! that ring is amazing! i dont even wanna post now crying01 a huge congrats man! wow!

 

[rsarge1]

erfect10: awesome banner for sure well done erfect10:

 

[coinnut]

An absolutely stunning find. |) |) |) It is a mourning ring as Del stated and they can commend a pretty penny. A friend of mine found one and was basically tricked into selling it at a very low price at a famous auction house. Do not sell it!!!!! They are usually commissioned by a very prominent silver/goldsmith and went to high up political, business or religious leaders. Truely a great piece. Congratulations :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

 

[angellionel]

Excellent find Dan! A stunning piece indeed.

 

[Epi-hunter]

Wow!!!!! :shocked04: :shocked04: :shocked01: :shocked04:stretcher:

A truly incredible, rare find. Congratulations!!! That is the find of a lifetime!

 

[jkress]

Dan... this is spectacular!! <:
Finding a gold ring is enough cause for celebration, but this one is a true beauty.
A gold ring from the 1700's :daydream:
Congratulations sir.

 

[sniffy]

Incredible. mg:

 

[aloldstuff]

Dan, WOW what a find. First off I have never heard of a mouning ring. As I read all the replies, wow the information posted about this ring is great.

 

[tanacat]

:shocked04: :shocked04:stretcher: :shocked04: :shocked04:stretcher: :shocked04: :shocked04:stretcher:

Absolutely amazing Dan- way to go! :clapping: :clapping:

 

[li tom]

That is a fantastic find.It's old,rare,valuable and so very personal,unlike a coin or button could ever be.It does not get any better in great hobby!

 

[BillZ]

Dan, that's got to be the coolest thing I have ever seen dug. |)
Please keep us updated if you find out more about it.

 

[Mudder]

Dan
It may be a wedding ring, but the english were very big on death rings at that time. I would bet my oldest child that you have one of them there. Phil