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LOT 1977
Post Medieval 'Semper Una' Gold Posy Ring
19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (9.33 grams, 21.04 mm overall, 18.27 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).
Engraved with leaf and tendril detailing to the outer face, inscribed to the inner face 'Φ semper vna' (Φ forever one). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a Jersey gentleman; by inheritance from his father.
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Post Medieval Silver Penannular Brooch Group
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising: one with an openwork D-shaped plaque, tendril and leaf detail with inset cloisons of ruby, sapphire, tourmaline and glass, penannular hoop with disc terminals, stamped 'ɅΦɅ' and other marks to the ring and shank; one with openwork triangular plaque with scrolled tendrils and central ropework star, pierced lobe finial, penannular hoop with lobe terminals, stamped lozenge to the lobe finial and others to the hoop. 20.8 grams total, 57-80 mm
Acquired 1970s. Ex property of an Essex, UK, collector.
The stones set in the D-shaped plaque are a mixture of gem cuts from several time periods, the earliest being Tudor. It is likely that they are the silversmith's accumulation from several pieces of older jewellery broken down for their metal and stones. -
Large Post Medieval Silver Fede Ring
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Composed of a substantial hoop with base formed as clasped hands emerging from sleeve cuffs, bezel formed as hands clasping a crowned and flowering heart. 18.14 grams, 28.88 mm overall, 20.21 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
Found Pembroke area, Pembrokeshire, 1980s-2000s. Property of the finder. -
Tudor Period Gold Ring with Gem
Circa 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Flat-section hoop with cup bezel, facetted red glass insert. 1.05 grams, 20.53 mm overall, 16.82 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
