Ottoman Empire Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Red Cabochon

With lateral spurs and stepped shoulders, the bezel an octofoil with raised hexafoil motif and pellets. 11.08 grams, 25.60 mm overall, 19.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)



Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.

Comprising a flat-section hoop with expanding openwork shoulders set with turquoise-coloured glass cabochons, a raised bezel with piecrust edge, and an oval red glass cabochon. 8.41 grams, 30.94 mm overall, 19.96 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)



Prior English collection of Mr A.H.D. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an Ancient Art certificate of authenticity.

Of tapering cylindrical form, extensively decorated in red, white, green and blue enamel in a foliate and floral design with scalloped borders, plain suspension loop; in 23 carat gold, unmarked, enamel restored; possibly of Indian workmanship. 4.84 grams, 42 mm



By repute found in the UK. Acquired Noonan's, London, UK, 15 September 2020, no.202. Property of a British collector. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12997-244313.

The enamelling is similar to Indian enamelled works from the Mughal period, all of which are rare, and these are regarded as gifts for a royal child. This whistle, however, is reported as originally being found in the UK and may be earlier in date.