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Lot Essay
During the eighteenth century mourning rings were given as tokens of the deceased. The estate usually paid for the cost of the rings, and individuals left them to pallbearers, relatives, and clergy. This custom was social rather than religious, and was followed by Jews as well as Christians.
The second ring in the present lot is possibly in memory of Sarah Inman, known as Sally, who was born in Boston in 1758 to Ralph and Susannah Inman, and died 13 September 1773, age 15. The third ring in is possibly in memory of William Brownejohn (1709 - 1783), who worked as a surgeon and chemist in New York.
The second ring in the present lot is possibly in memory of Sarah Inman, known as Sally, who was born in Boston in 1758 to Ralph and Susannah Inman, and died 13 September 1773, age 15. The third ring in is possibly in memory of William Brownejohn (1709 - 1783), who worked as a surgeon and chemist in New York.