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LOT 0329
Post Medieval Gold 'More Assured then Professed' Posy Ring
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.42 grams, 18.46 mm overall, 16.65 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)).
A gold posy ring with D-section band, inscribed internally with 'More assured then professed' with long S's in lower case with small foliate scroll after. [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, for many examples.
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LOT 0329
Post Medieval Gold 'More Assured then Professed' Posy Ring
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
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Post Medieval Silver Plaque with Lapis Lazuli Cameo Group
17th-18th century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
A group of two lapis lazuli cameos, one depicting the bust of Pope Alexander VII, the other a coat of arms, each held in a silver frame composed of elaborate filigree foliage and with suspension loop. 677 grams total, 17-28.5 cm
English private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11683-199803. -
Tudor Period Ring with Cabochons
16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
A copper-alloy finger ring with slightly convex hoop with a raised knop at the bottom, ellipsoidal bezel with ring-and-dot motifs to the perimeter and a blue and red glass cabochon on a raised central platform. 5.24 grams, 26.96 mm overall, 20.46 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
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Gilt Framed Set of Historical Prints
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
A set of four framed and glazed historical prints: William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, engraved by W. Holl., published London, 1833, by Harding & Lepard; Horation, First Lord Walpole, engraved by W. Holl., published London, 1835, by Harding & Lepard; Henry Spencer, First Earl of Sunderland, engraved by H. Robinson, published London, 1832, by Harding & Lepard; Walter, First Lord Aston, engraved by W.T. Mote, published London, 1832, by Harding & Lepard. 2.35 kg total, 32.5 x 24.5 cm each
Fair to fine condition.
Ex property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
