LOT 497 Gold 'R J Arn[ ]bt 26 Nov 1713 Oet 27' Memento Mori ...
Viewed 24 Frequency
Pre-bid 0 Frequency
Name
Size
Description
Translation provided by Youdao
Early 18th century A.D. A gold memento mori ring with D-section hoop, outer face engraved with a stylised skull and dense band of flowers and foliate vines with remains of black enamel fill, the interior inscribed 'R I Arn obt 26 Nov 1713 æt 27' in script, followed by Gothic letters 'IC' in rectangular cartouche. Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1961,1202.385, for a similar design, and AF.1542 for what is possibly the same maker's mark, which the BM describes as a possible variant of the mark of John Collier of Plymouth. 5.23 grams, 19.35 mm overall, 15.97 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8) (3/4 in."). Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 3), Essex, UK. Apanied by an old handwritten title card. [No Reserve] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions ]Condition Report: Very fine condition, nick to interior.
Preview:
Address:
London, United Kingdom
Start time:
Online payment is available,
You will be qualified after paid the deposit!
Online payment is available for this session.
Bidding for buyers is available,
please call us for further information. Our hot line is400-010-3636 !
This session is a live auction,
available for online bidding and reserved bidding