Dated 1806 AD. A gold flat-section annular band, the outer face bearing the inscription: 'AARON GREEN ESQ DIED 3 NOV 1806 AGED 71', followed by aposite lozengiform motif on a niello background, framed above and below by plain bands and milling, the interior with four stamped marks: sovereign's head in oval cartouche, lion in six-sided cartouche, the letter 'L' in a cartouche and 'W.E' in a rectangular cartouche, probably for the maker William Edwards. Cf. The British Meum, meum number AF.1626, for a similar ring with a similar lozenge dated 18th century; meum number AF.1517, for a similar ring dated 19th century; meum number AF.1634, for a ring stamped 'W.E', known active dates 1800-1846. 4.52 grams, 20.84mm overall, 19.31mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, A 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18) (3/4"). UK antiques market between 1974-1985. From the Albert Ward collection (part 2), Essex, UK. The traditional practice of bequeathing rings belonging to the deceased to the family and friends they left behind was gradually replaced in the 16th and 17th centuries, when it became preferable for the deceased to leave a sum of money with which memorial,memorative or mourning rings could be purchased. In the later part of the 17th century, such rings were distributed at funeral services, where they were worn in memory of the deceased. Memento mori inscriptions and popular devices such as skulls, crossbones and hourglasses became fashionable on jewellery and in print, prompting the reader or viewer to ponder the brevity of life and the necessity of preparing the soul for death. The traditional practice of bequeathing rings belonging to the deceased to the family and friends they left behind was gradually replaced in the 16th and 17th centuries, when it became preferable for the deceased to leave a sum of money with which memorial,memorative or mourning rings could be purchased. In the later part of the 17th century, such rings were distributed at funeral services, where they were worn in memory of the deceased. Memento mori inscriptions and popular devices such as skulls, crossbones and hourglasses became fashionable on jewellery and in print, prompting the reader or viewer to ponder the brevity of life and the necessity of preparing the soul for death. [No Reserve]