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Enamel and diamond memorial 'amitié' ring, Late 18th century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- enamel, diamond, gold, hair
The lozenge motif decorated with guilloché and opaque enamel, further highlighted with cushion-shaped and rose diamonds, the reverse with a clear compartment containing a lock of hair, size H.
Literature
Cf: Anna Beatriz Chadour, ‘The Alice and Louis Koch Collection’, Volume I, Leeds 1994, page 295-296,
Cf: Anna Beatriz Chadour, ‘The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, Volume II’, Leeds 1994, page 449-450, plate XII,
Cf: Ginny Redington Dawes and Olivia Collings, ‘Georgian Jewellery 1714-1830’, Suffolk 2007, page 145, for similar examples of this ring.
Cf: Anna Beatriz Chadour, ‘The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, Volume II’, Leeds 1994, page 449-450, plate XII,
Cf: Ginny Redington Dawes and Olivia Collings, ‘Georgian Jewellery 1714-1830’, Suffolk 2007, page 145, for similar examples of this ring.
Condition
Enamel generally in good condition, the word 'amitié' a little rubbed. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.50 - 0.60 carats, estimated colour J-L, estimated clarity SI-I. Compartment containing light blonde hair. Slight abrasions to mount consistent with age and wear. One small diamond dislodged under glazed locket bezel, ring shank with signs of gold solder joining bezel, possibly repacement shank. In good condition.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."