27th Jul, 2022 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
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A mid-Victorian hardstone cameo ring, the oval cameo carved to depict a classical male portrait profile, 18ct gold mounted, hallmarked for Birmingham 1863, maker's mark E.D.W, ring size approximately L
Sold for £600
Estimated at £150 - £250
A mid-Victorian hardstone cameo ring, the oval cameo carved to depict a classical male portrait profile, 18ct gold mounted, hallmarked for Birmingham 1863, maker's mark E.D.W, ring size approximately L
One end of the setting has worn flat, probably caused by friction against another ring. The cameo has scuffs and nicks, with some rubbing to the carved detail, and measures approx. 1.45cm length x 1cm width. The mount has scuffs, scratches, nicks and chips throughout, with patchy thining to the edges of the setting and small areas of porosity to the shank interior. Hallmarks are legible. Gross weight approx. 5.1gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 27th Jul, 2022
