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

all set in a fully platinum mount

After his defeat in 1645

with the second dedication added later

to show support for the monarchy

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