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LOT 2093
Mixed Gemstone Collection
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 in. (6.18 grams total, 14-24 mm).
Mainly plano-convex types with engraved intaglios of a recumbent lion, portrait bust (2) and a perching bird; offered with a rock crystal scarab with engraving to underside of three crosses and 'W'; intaglios supplied with a museum-quality impression. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.
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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Engraved Gold and Black Enamel Memento Mori Ring
19th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
With D-section tapering hoop, black enamel finish with reserved rosettes and tendrils, the bezel an ornate heater shield with reserved text 'In memory OE' and copperplate engraving to the inner face '1852 / obt.63', 'Mrs.Sarah Hems, obt.26 May' and stamped assay marks: crown, '18', leopard's head, gothic 'k' in octagonal panel (dated to 1845). 4.14 grams, 22.74 mm overall, 17.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
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. -
Mixed Ring and Pendant Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Mixed group of silver-coloured metal finger rings with inset agate and other cabochons, some with intaglio motifs, and a pendant. 49 grams total, 25-50 mm
Ex property of a South West London gentleman. 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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Tudor Period Gold 'DENIAL IS DEATH' Decorated Posy Ring
16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
With reserved rosettes and pellets to the outer face; legend in seriffed capitals to the inner face 'DENIAL IS DEATH'. 1.22 grams, 16.80 mm overall, 15.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2 , USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
