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AMERICAN GOLD AND PEARL MOURNING RING CONTAINING HAIR STATED TO BE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, CIRCA 1800
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- gold, hair, pearl
Set with hairwork in a seed pearl surround, adjustable band engraved inside with foliate initials GW, apparently unmarked, in a red leather box with gilt inscription "This Ring Contains The Hair of General George Washington."
Provenance
Descended in family of Governor Caleb Strong of New York;
Brian Riba Auctions, South Glastonbury, Connecticut, March 1989.
Brian Riba Auctions, South Glastonbury, Connecticut, March 1989.
Exhibited
Museum of Mourning Art, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.
Condition
ring in good condition, case with typical wear
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.