Thomas Parker, Earl of Macclesfield was Lord Chief Justice in the early 1700's but his career ended in disgrace when he was found guilty of massive corruption, impeached and placed in the Tower of London in 1725 before being released upon confiscation of his ill-gotten gains. His family seat was the impressive Shirburn Castle in Oxfordshire, he was pallbearer to his friend, Sir Isaac Newton, and the Parker name continues to this day as Parker-Bowles, associated in living memory with the current British Monarchy. 

This superb quality mourning ring was made to commemorate him on his death on 28th April 1732. It's in solid 18 karat gold throughout, thick, hefty and decorated with black enamel around its outer, reading 'Tho.s Earl of Macclesfield' with a crossed lozenge device. It's further decorated with the superb hand engraved dedication 'Ob.t 28 Apr:1732 Æt 64' to the inner band. 

A fabulously rare and unique genuine mourning piece with considerable history, it's a designer quality piece clearly made for someone of means and import. 

It weighs 3.7 grams, is a size 3.5 not resizable, and measures 3.1 mm wide. It's in lovely antique condition, showing surface wear to the outer metal and enamel but all lettering etc is clear and original.

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