18th century AD or later. A silver memento mori ringposed of a rectangular-section hoop and gilt conical segmented bezel engraved with a stylised skull, hoop engraved 'Finem Vitae Specta' ('Look at the End of Life'), floral sprigs and a cross in elliptical cartouche to each arm, bezel hollow with circular opening on the hoop interior, possibly ed as a reliquary to keep a memento of the deceased. 11.32 grams, 26.90mm overall, 17.57mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, A 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). Private collection of a West Ssex collector since before 1970.