Mourning ring containing a lock of the Emperor Napoleon’s hair, English, hallmarked 1822
Gold with lock of human hair
Inscription: Inscribed on the inside: Cette boucle de cheveux de Napoleon Bonaparte a été presenteé àJohn Soane Ecuyet par Mademoiselle Eliz. Balcombe [this lock of hair of Napoleon Bonaparte was presented to John Soane Esquire by Miss Eliz. Balcombe] and Prier Pour Moi [Pray for me]
Museum number: X1310
Not on display
©Sir John Soane's Museum, London