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LOT 0362
Georgian Gold Mourning Ring with Opening Clasped Hands
DATED 14TH DECEMBER 1774 A.D.
1 in. (8.44 grams, 24.71 mm overall, 17.09 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).
Formed of a wide band with faux-ropework borders and plaited brown hair, hinged outer cover with the locking mechanism formed as two clasping hands, three circular openings with decorative cuts on each arm; inside engraved with 'Dbre 14/74'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the old family collection of a West Country, UK, lady; acquired by descent from her grandfather circa 2001.
LiteratureCf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 759, for type.
FootnotesThis ring features the ancient fede motif of two hands clasped together. These symbols represented love and fidelity. The ring was likely a token of love symbolising everlasting devotion, or possibly a betrothal ring. The motif of the two clasped hands was already in use in ancient Rome, as a symbol of pledging of vows, which derives from the Roman dextarum iunctio (right hand joined). Fede rings remained popular throughout Europe until well into the 19th century.
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LOT 0362
Georgian Gold Mourning Ring with Opening Clasped Hands
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
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Anthony Eden, Pierre Laval, Francois Piétri, and Henri Berenger meeting by Lucian Aigner; Cecil Stoughton, Lyndon B Johnson being sworn in as president after the assassination of J.F.K.
1935-2008 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Lucian Aigner silver gelatin print, 1935, photographer stamp verso, Anthony Eden, Pierre Laval, Francois Piétri, and Henri Berenger meeting; Cecil Stoughton, Lyndon B Johnson being sworn in as president after the assassination of J.F.K. in 1963, printed 2008, signed recto. 64 grams total, 25.5 x 20.2 - 35.3 x 28 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Harwich, UK, collector. -
Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Christ Flanked by Mary, Maria, and Saint John
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Representing the Saviour on the cross, the titulum inscribed with the letters 'ΙC ΧΡ' (Jesus Christ); Cyrillic inscriptions over the sun (Солнце) and the moon (Луна), flanking Jesus and above the heads of the figures: Mary of Magdala (Мария Магдала), the Mother of God ('ΜΡ ϴΥ'), Saint John the Theologian (Св Иоанн) and Saint Longinus (Св Лонгин); on the background the symbols of the Passion (sponge on reed, spear and a skull set on stones marking the site as Golgotha, twisted cords or wire, skan) and the city of Jerusalem; on the upper part of the cross the Archangels Michael and Gabriel with cloth-covered hands, the Mandylion above them. 270 grams, 16.6 cm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
Orthodox travel icons were used by the faithful to carry a sacred representation with them during their journeys, offering protection and a constant spiritual connection. The icon features meticulous craftsmanship with intricate details of the Passion and Death of the Saviour, according to the Byzantine iconography. -
European Garnet Flower Pendant
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
Translucent purple-red carving of a six-petalled flower, slightly concave underside, pierced lug above. 4.43 grams, 29 mm
Acquired on the European art market.
