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Antique & Modern Jewellery 10/03/2016
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Lot 9

A Georgian gold ivory and enamel mourning ring.

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A Georgian gold ivory and enamel mourning ring. The marquise-shape ivory, with sepia monogram PR, suspended from a garland swag, to the white enamel and script band 'Peter Ramsey Ob: 27 Oct 1781 Ae 48'. Ring size O 1/2. Weight 5gms.

  • Peter Ramsey was registered as Chancery and clerk of the Patents in the late 1700's in Jamaica and is buried in St. Catherines church of the same.

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    • Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
    • Small chips and minor losses to the enamel.
    • Slightly deeper scratches to reverse or ring head.
    • Glue or glue-like substance to middle of the ivory panel, possible fine cracks.
    • Length of ring head 2.4cms.
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