Rare 17th Century Charles I Memorial Ring French all set in a fully

all set in a fully platinum mount

with the second dedication added later

He has a quiver slung on his back by a ribbon edged with gold and the motto in red

dating from circa 1780

Rare 17th Century Charles I Memorial Ring French all set in a fullyDATE: Mid 17th Century, c. 1650 An astonishing portrait memorial ring in commemoration of Charles I of England. These rings were made after the king was executed in January 1649, and would have been worn by Royalists, probably mainly in private, to show support for the monarchy. This example is modelled in 22 karat gold, and features a finely hand painted portrait of Charles it dates from c. 1650. From 1642, Charles fought the armies of the English