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LOT 2101
Post Medieval Bronze Inscribed Pocket Ring Sundial
16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 in. (15.2 grams, 46 mm).
A ring dial with two bands open to one side at the centre; the outer surface engraved with measurement points and letters along the open mid section; to the inside, a series of incised lines and numbers for the hours of the day. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a UK collection formed in the 1980s.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2101
Post Medieval Bronze Inscribed Pocket Ring Sundial
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Georgian Gold Mourning Ring with Opening Clasped Hands
Dated 14th December 1774 A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Bids: 6 | Current Bid: £67
Formed of a wide band with faux-ropework borders and plaited brown hair, hinged outer cover with the locking mechanism formed as two clasping hands, three circular openings with decorative cuts on each arm; inside engraved with 'Dbre 14/74'. 8.44 grams, 24.71 mm overall, 17.09 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
From the old family collection of a West Country, UK, lady; acquired by descent from her grandfather circa 2001.
This ring features the ancient fede motif of two hands clasped together. These symbols represented love and fidelity. The ring was likely a token of love symbolising everlasting devotion, or possibly a betrothal ring. The motif of the two clasped hands was already in use in ancient Rome, as a symbol of pledging of vows, which derives from the Roman dextarum iunctio (right hand joined). Fede rings remained popular throughout Europe until well into the 19th century. -
Post Medieval Silver-Mounted Glass Pendant
Germany, 17th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Octagonal in plan with ropework and foliage frame, suspension loop. 52.2 grams, 65 mm
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. -
Bedouin Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Gemstone
20th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Keeled hoop with decorative panels on the shoulders, oval bezel set with a green glass cabochon with a profile bust. 12.24 grams, 32.81 mm overall, 19.86 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
London, UK, collection, 1980s-1990s.
