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Collection of four rings, 18th century
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- gold, glass, hair, ivory, agate, amethyst, silver
Comprising: a gold, moss agate and amethyst ring, 1770s, the oval bezel set to the centre with an oval moss agate plaque framed with foil backed cushion-shaped amethyst, size D1/2; a gold and ivory silhouette ring, 1770s, the oval bezel set with a glazed locket containing the silhouette of a gentleman's profile, painted on ivory, size J; a gold mourning ring, 1800s, the circular bezel set with a glazed locket containing plaited hair, size K; a gold and agate ring, 1800s, the circular bezel set with a bulls eye agate, size I.
Condition
Moss agate ring, mounted in gold and silver, minor abrasions commensurate with age and wear, in good condition.
Silhouette, mounted in gold, two cracks to ivory silhouette near top, minor abrasions commensurate with age and wear.
Mourning ring, mounted in gold, minor abrasions commensurate with age and wear.
Bulls eye agate, mounted in gold, agate with crack through middle.
"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.
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."
"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.
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."