Lot 43
An early Georgian gold rock crystal, diamond and enamel mourning ring. The painted skull beneath...
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Lot 43
An early Georgian gold rock crystal and skull, diamond and enamel mourning ring.
Lot 43
Lot Description
An early Georgian gold rock crystal, diamond and enamel mourning ring. The painted skull beneath rock crystal, with rose-cut diamond sides, to the textured band with black enamel panels reading 'Joan, Matthew, OB:23, JAN:1731, Æ:24'. Approximate ring size S. Weight 2.6gms.
Postage: Auction Default
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Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Stones appear foil-back.
<li>Diamonds fairly well matched.
<li>Diamonds fairly bright.<p>
<li>Individual size and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents accurate weight estimation and colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>One diamond with small chip to one side.
<li>Rock crystal in good to fair condition with minor abrasions and scratches.<p>
<li>Rock crystal foil backing damaged to centre.
<li>Enamel in fair condition with scratches, abrasions and nicks.
<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 Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk<p>
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