Mourning Ring, in Memory of James Watt

Mourning ring, 18ct. gold ring decorated with black enamel band & chased with flowers & foliage. "In memory of". Inscribed inside: "James Watt died 25th August 1819 aged 84".

James Watt was a Scottish inventor. Watt is most well known for his work on the steam engine which is widely considered to be a significant contributor to the Industrial Revolution. His steam engines were originally used to pump water out of mines. Watt continued to work on steam engines, eventually inventing the double-acting engine. This technology would go on to be used in mills, canals and eventually locomotives.

Although the inscription claims that Watt died 'aged 84', he was actually 83 when we died in 1819.