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LOT 2215
Mixed Silver and Gilt Ring Collection
19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 -1 1/4 in. (51 grams total, 23-32 mm).
Comprising of a ring with large octagonal stone intaglio with profile bust, a rectangular flat bezel ring with freemason symbols, a silver ring with engraved star motif around the hoop, a renaissance-style ring with set stone, a ring with heart-shaped bezel with engraved small heart to its centre and sides, ring with low-relief decoration around hoop. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an East Anglia private 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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Gold Fede Ring with Hands Holding a Heart
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With a gold flat-section hoop, bezel formed as two hands supporting a heart, a flower ornament to each shoulder with traces of white enamel. 3.24 grams, 21.13 mm overall, 18.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
From an old European collection, 1990s. From a Cambridgeshire, UK, private collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The fine craftsmanship and design suggest it could have been a ring commemorating the wedding of Charles II and Catherine of Braganza in 1662. -
Post Medieval Inscribed Silver Ring
16th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Comprising a D-section hoop with stud beneath, heater-shaped panel to each shoulders, scaphoid plaque with two lines of text separated by a median bar. 10.78 grams, 25.16 mm overall, 19.26 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Wood Carving of a Lioness
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
The upper body of a lioness in a seated position with its head turned to the left, looking up with jaws slightly open and teeth exposed, detailed coat; mounted on an irregular granite base with felt lining to the bottom. 920 grams total, 13.5 cm wide including stand
Acquired on the UK art market, early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.