A LONG-LOST mourning ring, engraved with the name, birth date and death date of Victorian-era Scottish geologist, writer and ...
The ring, made of 18 carat gold, features the inscription “In Memory Of”, which would likely have been filled with black ...
The ring, made of 18 carat gold, features the inscription “In Memory Of”, which would likely have been filled with black niello, a metallic alloy. The inside of the ring is delicately engraved ...
A ring linked to a 19th century Scottish geologist which was found on a South African beach has gone on display for the first time. A metal detectorist found the mourning ring, engraved with Hugh ...
National Museums ScotlandThe cross before (left) and after (right) restoration work began on it in 2017. In 2014, treasure ...