Photographic Technologies
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ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)
Mourning ring with a microphotograph of Prince Albert (1819-61)
hallmarks for 1857-62Gold ring with white and black enamel, the bezel containing a microphotograph | 1.5 x 2.2 x 2.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 65364
Memorial ring in gold and black enamel. The bezel contains a microphotograph, reversed, of Prince Albert (1819-61) in 1861, which is attributed to J.J.E. Mayall. The cypher linking the initials 'V' and 'A' in white enamel is set into the shanks on either side of the bezel.
