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James II Engraved Gold Memento Mori Skull Ring James II Engraved Gold Memento Mori Skull Ring James II Engraved Gold Memento Mori Skull Ring
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LOT 0385

James II Engraved Gold Memento Mori Skull Ring

DATED 1685 A.D.

5/8 in. (3.46 grams, 18.76 mm overall, 16.56 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)).

With cartouche to the outer face bearing stylised skull; inner face engraved 'J=D = obt = 1 = 1 = Aug = 85' and maker's mark 'I.C' in a scalloped panel.

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of an East Sussex collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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LOT 0385

James II Engraved Gold Memento Mori Skull Ring

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170

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