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18th century commemorative ring with diamond

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Description

An 18th-century gold commemorative ring with a faceted diamond; inscriptions on both the outside and inside of the shank:

AALST.VDER HOOLCK. DEBRUYN

OB 20 MEY 1741 AET:42:T:S:M

OB = obit = died

AET = aetatis = at the age of

Aalst van der Hoolck de Bruijn (1698–1741) was an 18th-century Dutch jurist and magistrate who pursued early Enlightenment ideals. He held influential administrative positions in the city government of Haarlem, where he served, among other roles, as a council member, alderman, and chief magistrate.

In the 18th century, wealthy individuals would include specific instructions and a budget in their wills for the creation of commemorative rings. After their death, close friends and family members would receive such a ring as a gift during the funeral.

Details

Maker·niet gesigneerdPeriod·Pre-GeorgianMaterial·yellow gold & diamondWeight·2 gDimensions·Ring size 17 1/4 mm / US 7Ref number·8369
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