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LOT 0328
Post Medieval Gold 'Hearts United Lives Contented' Posy Ring
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.32 grams, 22.46 mm overall, 20.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)).
A large gold posy ring with D-section hoop, inscribed internally with 'Hearts vnited lives contented' lower case inscription with 'GM' maker's mark punch, possibly for the London goldsmith George Morris, recorded from a dated piece as working 1749-1750. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985.
Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
See Evans, J., English Posies and Posy Rings, London, 1931, p.47, for similar examples.
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LOT 0328
Post Medieval Gold 'Hearts United Lives Contented' Posy Ring
Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
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Victorian Gold Ring with Victory Gemstone
19th-20th century A.D. or earlierEstimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
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English private collection. -
Stuart Period Silver Ring with Shield and Star
Circa 17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
A silver finger ring with facetted hop and shoulders, octagonal bezel with pointillé border, parcel-gilt outline to heater shield with star motif. 6.08 grams, 21.96 mm overall, 18.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Acquired in the late 1990s-2000. Property of an East London gentleman. -
Victorian Gold Ring with Gryllus Gemstone
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
A gold finger ring with segmented flange to the bezel open to the underside, cell with notched rim, inset carnelian cloison with incuse gryllus motif. 8.05 grams, 25.33 mm overall, 22.39 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
Acquired at auction. English private collection.
