Truly unique, late 18th century, enameled 15 ct Gold & Sepia mourning ring for Lady Catherine Bruce of Clackmannan. The inscription on the back reads “Kath.. Bruce, of Clack.. , died, 4 Nov: 1791, Aged 95 years."  Matching initials on the front in the sepia. Catherine Bruce (daughter of Alexander Bruce of Newton) was married to Henry Bruce, 14th Baron of Clackmannan (who was incidentally her cousin). 

Mourning rings were usually paid for by the person commemorated, or their heirs, and often specified in wills. Sometimes the metal required was melted down from the persons belonging or scrap jewelry and made quickly by local jewelers for the relatives to wear during the mourning period. As Catherine & Henry had no children, it's possible this ring was made for Henry's sister, Janet who was married to William Bruce of Newton.
 
Gold is unmarked but tested positive for gold over 14k. Weight 7.75 grams, excellent overall condition, minor scratches on glass cover over sepia, visible with jeweler's loupe.