15th Nov, 2023 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
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A late 18th century ivory and enamel memorial ring, the oval ivory panel painted to depict a maiden gesturing towards a funerary urn on plinth, inscribed 'LIFE HOW SHORT', framed by a weeping willow tree, within a black enamel border inscribed 'AARON MORRITT OB 29 APR 1793 AE 43', between tapered foliate engraved shoulders, together with an agate and purple stone double cluster brooch, (later fitting), ring size approximately L, brooch length 3.3cm (2)
Ivory registration no. FP25K67V
Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £300 - £500
A late 18th century ivory and enamel memorial ring, the oval ivory panel painted to depict a maiden gesturing towards a funerary urn on plinth, inscribed 'LIFE HOW SHORT', framed by a weeping willow tree, within a black enamel border inscribed 'AARON MORRITT OB 29 APR 1793 AE 43', between tapered foliate engraved shoulders, together with an agate and purple stone double cluster brooch, (later fitting), ring size approximately L, brooch length 3.3cm (2)
Ivory registration no. FP25K67V
Ring: crazing, surface wear and dust/dirt residue to ivory miniature panel, with scuffs, scratches and nicks to glazing above. Small chips/nicks and scuffs to enamel inscription. Panel measures approximately 2.8cm length x 1.8cm width. The ring mount has surface wear, with solder seams visible at junctions to the panel reverse and shoulders, and is untested as gold/gilt metal. Engraved decoration has patchy light wear. Gross weight approximately 5.8gm. Brooch: The central agate cabochons are foil-backed and the purple stones are possibly foil-backed pastes, all with considerable abrasion, scuffs and chips to the surface. Mount is two-colour with considerable wear and tarnishing, untested as silver/gold/gilt metal. Fittings are later replaced/added. Gross weight approximately 8.2gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 15th Nov, 2023
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