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LOT 0620
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7,250
GEORGE II GOLD 'DUNN FAMILY' SKELETON MEMENTO MORI RING
DATED 1731 AD
1" (9.32 grams, 24mm overall, 19.10mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20.0, Japan 19)).
DATED 1731 AD
1" (9.32 grams, 24mm overall, 19.10mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20.0, Japan 19)).
A gold finger ring, from early in the reign of George II (1727-1760 AD), with reserved, elongated skeleton and skull-and-crossed-bones motifs on a black enamelled field, inscribed in italic script, infilled in black enamel, to the inner face 'R Dunn ob 28 Jan 1731 aet 46' (for R. Dunn who died on 28 January 1731, aged 46 years).
PROVENANCE:
Property of a Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman; previously in an old jewellery collection.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
