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LOT 2087

Georgian Silver 'IN BUEN ESPOER' Clasped Hands Ring

CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.

7/8 in. (8.14 grams, 22.84 mm overall, 17.35 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).

Solid D-sectioned hoop with French inscription 'IN BUEN ESPOER' for 'IN GOOD HOPE', to the exterior with flowers to the shoulders and clasped hands on the raised bezel; with a stamped pellet cross and TC in crown maker's mark to the interior. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex Sussex, UK, private collection.
Property of a Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 2087

Georgian Silver 'IN BUEN ESPOER' Clasped Hands Ring

Sold for (Inc. bp): £312

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