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LOT 1888
Gold Ring with Carnelian Cabochon
CIRCA 16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.65 grams, 27.52 mm overall, 16.86 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)).
The hoop carinated, kidney-shaped cabochon held in a claw setting with engraved scalloped border.
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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LOT 1888
Gold Ring with Carnelian Cabochon
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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Renaissance Gold Ring with a High-Quality Facetted Diamond
16th century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
Composed of a slender hoop with ornamental shoulders, scallops and pellets to the oblong box bezel, set with a cut and polished diamond; traces of black enamel remaining to the lower half and base of the bezel; the diamond believed to be: VS 1, colour H. 2.44 grams, 22.59 mm overall, 15.44 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)
From an early 20th century family collection. Acquired by a London gentleman in the 1930s, thence by descent. From the private collection of a Kent, UK, lady. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11910-206607. -
Moghul Gold and Gem Inlaid Jadeite Pendant
Circa 1800 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £936
With pierced suspension block, applied gold filigree frame and scene of two birds in a tree with inset central diamond with emeralds, rubies and spinel. 20.57 grams, 51 mm
Acquired in Delhi, India, before 1987. Rogers collection, Suffolk, UK. -
Silver Reliquary Pendant
19th century A.D. or earlierEstimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Presenting a scalloped frame and bifacial black enamelled detailing: one side with the Crucifixion scene, niello 'IC XC' in the field, two saints at the foot of the cross, scrolling borders; the reverse with 'IC XC / NI KA' over two lines with cross between; articulate and facetted loop. 30.9 grams, 51 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
A small reliquary pendant, possibly containing the remains of cloth or bone of a saint. The relics had to be kept in containers that expressed the dignity of their contents: chests, cases and, of course, reliquaries. This also applied to personal relics, often in the form of pendants, which were sometimes made in gold and silver.
