17th century AD. A silver ring with gilt bezel formed as skull and crossbones modelled in the half round, the skull with recessed eye sockets and nasal cavity, detailed teeth to the upper jaw, green enamel to the background. 3.61 grams, 23.22mm overall, 18.83mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (1"). Property of a Worcestershire collector; previously in a Dutch jewellery collection; before that acquired on the German art market in early 2000s.