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Engraved Gold and Black Enamel Memento Mori Ring Engraved Gold and Black Enamel Memento Mori Ring Engraved Gold and Black Enamel Memento Mori Ring Engraved Gold and Black Enamel Memento Mori Ring Engraved Gold and Black Enamel Memento Mori Ring Engraved Gold and Black Enamel Memento Mori Ring
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LOT 0389

Engraved Gold and Black Enamel Memento Mori Ring

19TH CENTURY A.D.

7/8 in. (4.14 grams, 22.74 mm overall, 17.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).

With D-section tapering hoop, black enamel finish with reserved rosettes and tendrils, the bezel an ornate heater shield with reserved text 'In memory OE' and copperplate engraving to the inner face '1852 / obt.63', 'Mrs.Sarah Hems, obt.26 May' and stamped assay marks: crown, '18', leopard's head, gothic 'k' in octagonal panel (dated to 1845).

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of an East Sussex collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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LOT 0389

Engraved Gold and Black Enamel Memento Mori Ring

Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)

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