An early 19th century gold mourning ring

The central glazed oval panel enclosing hairwork with coiled serpent border, the body with cross hatched detail, with diamond eye and red enamel tongue, the shank of black enamel with white enamel border, inscribed 'William Gold obt March 13 1815, alt 28', ring size M. Sold for £170 plus Premium and tax

Bonhams. Jewellery, 8 Jan 2008. Oxford