Lot 471
Carved with the crest of a lion rampant holding in it's dexter paw a wreath of laurel and motto...
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Lot 471
Lot Description
Carved with the crest of a lion rampant holding in it's dexter paw a wreath of laurel and motto 'Deo Favente Florebo'.
Personal inscription to inside of the band 'J.R. FROM G.G. 1st Jan'y 1872'.
Era: Victorian
Gemstone: Carnelian
Metal fineness: 18ct
Postage: Free
Ring size: S 1/2
Date: 1871
Weight: 11.4
Total lot weight: 11.4
Condition Report
Scratches and small marks.
Minor fissure to one shoulder.
Band resized, added section to the back of the band, hallmarks mostly erased.
One ruby snake eye deficient.
Diamonds appear bright and well matched.
Estimated total diamond weight under 0.10ct.
Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
Agate shows nibbles and abrasion.
Carving possibly relating to:
Arthur Frederick Jeffreys (1848-1906) an English first-class cricketer and Conservative politician.
Born in Australia he returned to the UK to attend Christchurch College Oxford, followed by his admission to the bar.
He purchased Burkham House estate near Alton, Hampshire and later represented Basingstoke as MP
:however he may have used an alternative motto.
Length of ring head 1.7cms.
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