Lot 37
  • 37

Two 'token of sentiment' rings

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • bezel 2.7 and 3.3cm, 1 1/8 and 1 1/4 in
France, circa 1775



each with glazed cut-cornered rectangular bezel applied in gold paillons over plaited hair, the first with a  rebus: Elle fait Mes Delices, the second with an amorous trophy

Condition

1st - glass flawed, scratched and discoloured; traces of mould around edges; solder traces visible on one side 2nd - good condition, glass scratched, mounts apparently gold-cased, pitted on the interior
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