Bernard Lens III Miniature ring Iron The carvings have pretty flower

The carvings have pretty flower details

Circa 1780

Circa 1960-70

5cm including the wires

set in 18ct gold and platinum

Bernard Lens III Miniature ring Iron The carvings have pretty flowerA rare ivory miniature mourning ring, by Bernard Lens III, from the 18th century, with a glazed miniature identified as Mary, Queen of Scots, within a border of woven gold thread, to openwork shoulders and a fluted band, mounted in gold. Ring Size O 1 2 Measurements: 1. 3 x 1. 0cm There is a portrait miniature in the Royal Collection, 'RCIN 420113' for an early example of this portrait by Bernard Lens III (1682 1740). It was reproduced many times by