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LOT 0366
Post Medieval Enamelled Gold Recusant 'Death’s-Head' Memento Mori Ring
ENGLAND, LATE 16TH–EARLY 17TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.43 grams, 19.44 mm overall, 16.81 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)).
With an octagonal bezel centred by a white enamel skull against a black enamel ground, the interior of the hoop engraved in italic script: 'OREMUS PRO FIDELIBUS DEFUNCTIS' for 'Let us pray for the faithful departed'.
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
UK, private collection.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13509-263388.
Cf. a comparable ‘memento mori’ ring in PAS, NARC-C45CFC.
FootnotesThe prayer for the faithful departed gives the ring its Catholic devotional character.
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LOT 0366
Post Medieval Enamelled Gold Recusant 'Death’s-Head' Memento Mori Ring
Estimate £3,500 - 4,500€4,060 - 5,220 (for guidance only)$4,730 - 6,080 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£1,750 (EUR 2,030; USD 2,363) +BP*
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