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LOT 1175
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,053
POST MEDIEVAL GOLD INSCRIBED MEMORIAL RING
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY AD
3/4" (Gold, 4.98 grams, 20 mm overall (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)).
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY AD
3/4" (Gold, 4.98 grams, 20 mm overall (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)).
A gold finger ring with D-section hoop, to the outer face an inscribed skull, to the inner an inscription in a neat italic hand 'Telc rapuisse vini Mors ipsa pudebit F.L.' ("...death itself is ashamed") and maker's mark 'RR' behind.
PROVENANCE:
Property of a Hampshire Gentleman; acquired before 1990; found near Winchester, 1976.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
