5 days ago
Royal ring found on sale in charity shop for £15
A rare mourning ring, commissioned by George IV to commemorate his sister Princess Amelia, is set to be auctioned after being purchased for £15 at a Leicester charity shop.
The ring dates back to the early 19th century and was brought to auctioneer Charles Hanson by a client unaware of its historical significance.
Mr Hanson described the find as the most important he has encountered from a charity shop in a decade and said he was 'stunned and dazzled'.
The ring is expected to fetch between £3,000 and £5,000 at auction.
Princess Amelia died in 1810 from tuberculosis, aged just 27, and the ring, crafted by royal goldsmiths Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, is one of 52 made to be distributed among family and friends after her funeral.
