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LOT 1845
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).
ProvenanceAcquired 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.
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 1845
Engraved Gold and Black Enamel Memento Mori Ring
Estimate £700 - 900€810 - 1,040 (for guidance only)$950 - 1,220 (for guidance only)
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Bronze Jeweller's Stamp
Circa 20th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
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From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. 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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20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Comprising five idols replicating known types, including two eye-idols. 1.53 kg total, 9.1-20.5 cm
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. 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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20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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Acquired London, UK. Property of a Harwich gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
