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LOT 0414
Elizabethan Gold Ring with Diamond Crystal
CIRCA 16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (2.98 grams, 24.46 mm overall, 16.75 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)).
Composed of a quatrefoil bezel set with a point-cut diamond, raised and chased shoulders displaying volutes, billeting and pellets, with trace remains of black enamel.
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.201075.
Cf. Scarisbrick, D., Rings: Jewelry Of Power, Love and Loyalty, Thames & Hudson, London, 2013, pp.306-307, for similar rings and diamonds; cf. The V&A Museum, accession numbers M.220-1975 and 934-1871, for broadly comparable examples.
FootnotesThe point-cut diamond was oftentimes used by the wearer to engrave a personal motto or message onto a pane of glass.
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LOT 0414
Elizabethan Gold Ring with Diamond Crystal
Sold for (Inc. bp): £6,500
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Admiral Thomas Leeke Massie Cased Cocked Naval Hat and Box
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Bicorn hat and epaulettes, the left hand side of the bicorn bears a black cockade, with twisted gold bullion wires on both front and back ends, edges are finished with black brocade featuring a continuous oakleaves and acorns, inside is lined with white silk and cream coloured leather ‘sweat band’; together with its original early Japanned tin hat box with brass handle and plaque engraved 'Capt'n T L Massie R.H.', and crowned arms engraved 'Portsmouth'. 1.8 kg, 50 cm
Acquired from M D L Historic Military Antiques. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a copy of listing and biographical information.
Leeke was born at Coddington Hall, Cheshire, on 20th October 1802. He entered the navy in 1818, serving in the Mediterranean on board HMS Rochfort, and later on different ships. Leeke was promoted to lieutenant in 1827, was made commander on Queen Victoria's coronation on 28th June 1838, and to second captain in March 1840, and, for the part he played in the capture of Acre during the Oriental Crisis, he was promoted to captain in 1841. In 1849 Leeke was appointed to HMS Cleopatra which he commanded in the East Indies and China during the Second Anglo-Burmese War. In 1854 he commissioned HMS Powerful, becoming rear-admiral in 1860, vice-admiral in 1866 and admiral in 1872. He died in 1898. -
Post Medieval Bronze Ring with Armorial Motif
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Incuse tendrils to the shoulders, stylised shield motif to the bezel. 3.74 grams, 23.65 mm overall, 20.30 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Tudor and Later 'Thames' Lead Toy Dish and Plate Group
16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5
Including decorated dishes and plates, together with other miscellaneous lead items displaying floral and heraldic motifs. 45 grams total, 18-42 mm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
