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LOT 2014
Tudor Period Ring with DE and Cross
CIRCA 16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (11.03 grams, 26.65 mm overall, 20.86 x 22.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British W, USA 11, Europe 25, Japan 24)).
Substantial ring with fluted shoulders, a rectangular bezel with a central cross flanked by letters D and E. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2014
Tudor Period Ring with DE and Cross
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £300
The ring with a U-shaped hoop and lentoid bezel with ropetwist border, set with a polished banded agate resembling the all-seeing eye. 3.57 grams, 24.17 mm overall, 19.26 x 17.26 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
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Heliotrope Cameo with Christ in Gold Mount
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Opening Bid: £1,250
Carefully rendered bust of Christ facing left, crown of thorns resting on his curly hair, short beard and pained expression on his face; set in a gold mount with applied ropework collars, pin and catch on the reverse. 16.3 grams, 42 mm
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13404-257986.
It was believed that the scarlet flecks in the stone were the blood of Christ, hence its popular use for the subject of Christ throughout the Middle Ages until the 19th century.
