Thursday 16 June 2016 | 11:00 | Lots: 462

Thursday 16 June 2016 | 11:00 | Lots: 462

Lot 5

Lot 5

A late Georgian gold mourning miniature portrait lover's-eye ring, circa 1800.

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Lot 5

Lot Description

A late Georgian gold mourning miniature portrait lover's-eye ring, circa 1800. The oval-shape miniature depicting a blue-eye'd, brown haired lover's-eye miniature, with grooved surround and tapered shoulders. Personal inscription dated 1805. Ring size O. Weight 4.7gms.

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Export issue: Yes

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

<li>Overall condition good. Some surface scratches/ wear and general slight discolouration in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Few slightly deeper scratches.

<li>Minor discolouration to the back of the band.

<li>Personal engraving reads 'Dorcas Philip, died 7 Sep'r 1805, Aged 60.'.

<li>Glass with general moderate abrasion and nicks to the edge of the mount. Further deep scratch/blemish to the underside of the glass.

<li>Length of miniature 1.2cms.

<li>Length of ring head 1.8cms.



<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>



<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.<p>

<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Natalie Craddock at natalie@fellows.co.uk<p>



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