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LOT 0428
Sold for (Inc. bp): £6,096
QUEEN ANNE GOLD '(DEATH) IS NO PARTYNG' MEMENTO MORI RING WITH SKULL AND SKELETON
DATED 1702 AD
3/4" (3.93 grams, 20.11mm overall, 17.40mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).
DATED 1702 AD
3/4" (3.93 grams, 20.11mm overall, 17.40mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).
A gold memento mori ring with reserved skeleton on a black enamelled field; the inner face inscribed with a skull representing 'death' and incised italic text 'is no partyng A.F 1702'.
PROVENANCE:
From the private jewellery collection of a UK gentleman; acquired from a London coin fair in the early 1990s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10729-175315.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Scarisbrick, D., Rings: Jewelry of Power, Love and Loyalty, London, 2007, item 229, for type.
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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.
