AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY GOLD AND ENAMEL NELSON MEMORIAL RING

commemorating the death of Admiral Nelson at Trafalgar, the rectanguar bezel in black, white and red champ léve enamel decorated with the initials N for Nelson surmounted by a Viscount's coronet and a B for Bronte surmounted by a ducal coronet with Trafalgar below, the interior engraved Lost to his Country 21 Oct. 1805 Aged 47, the shank engraved PALMAN QUI MERUIT FERAT (let him bear the palm of victory who has won it)

With a fitted red leather case.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Following the death of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson at the battle of Trafalgar on the 21st October 1805, memorial rings were distributed by his executors to at least fifty-eight recipients, thrity-one of which were Lord Nelson's relatives.