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LOT 1478
French Silver 'For My Life' Iconographic Ring with Amethyst Gemstone
LATE 18TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.67 grams, 26.82 mm overall, 18.35 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49 , Japan 16)).
Hoop with winged angels forming the shoulders above a cross to one face and pierced heart to the other; bezel with inset pyramidal amethyst; underside inscribed 'amavye' (for my life). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Sussex, UK, private collection.
Property of a Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 1478
French Silver 'For My Life' Iconographic Ring with Amethyst Gemstone
Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
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