Antiquities - Post Medieval
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848 847 Post Medieval Gold ‘be Constant to the End’ Posy Ring Circa 18th century AD. A plain D-section gold hoop with incised text on the inner surface ‘be Constant to the End’ with ‘long s’ in ‘Constant’ and indistinct maker’s mark. Gold, 5.05 grams, 21.9 mm overall (Approximate size British S, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.38, Japan 19). Extremely fine condition, large wearable man’s size. £500 - 800 EUR 590 - 950 USD 800 - 1,280 From an old English collection.
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848 Post Medieval ‘Morior ut videam HS’ Gold and Enamel Mourning Ring Circa 17th-18th century AD. A cast gold finger ring with hatched surface acting as a key for panels of black and white geometric enamel decoration; the bezel a plain white elliptical panel; on the interior the text ‘Morior vt videam HS’ followed by an indecipherable maker’s mark within a rectangle. Gold, 2.44 grams, 17.41 mm overall. (Approximate size British F 1/2, USA 3, Europe 4.14, Japan 4). Very fine condition, some loss of enamel; complete and wearable. £400 - 600 EUR 470 - 710 USD 640 - 960 Found at Bakersfield, Nottinghamshire. Disclaimed under the Treasure Act and returned, reference DENO-EA7374; supplied with full supporting documentation. The text expresses the pious religious sentiment ‘I die so that I may see (the Lord)’.
849 Post Medieval Gold Mourning Ring Dated (17)81. A gold D-band ring with engraved skull externally bearing traces of enamel and with ‘S G obiit 17 feb 81’ internal inscription. Gold, 3.03 grams, 20.10 mm overall (Approximate size British O, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.00, Japan 15.) Extremely fine condition, large, complete and wearable. £300 - 500 EUR 350 - 590 USD 480 - 800 From an old English collection.
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850 Post Medieval Gold Hunting Dog Intaglio Ring Circa 18th century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a plain D-section hoop rising to elaborately scrolled shoulders; the bezel set with an elliptical red and white glass intaglio depicting a crenellated tower behind a rache or hunting dog on a leash. Gold and glass, 5.02 grams, 21.45 mm overall (Approximate size British N, USA 6 3/4, Europe 13.85, Japan 13). Extremely fine condition, complete and wearable. £300 - 500 EUR 350 - 590 USD 480 - 800 From a deceased estate.
851 Post Medieval Bloodstone and Gold Third Guinea Fob Coin dated 1797. A circular gold fob set with a third guinea coin of George III and a bloodstone reverse engraved with monogram initials FE (or EF), hinged with glazed internal compartment for locket. Gold and bloodstone, 5.98 grams, 16.75 mm. Very fine condition. £90 - 120 EUR 110 - 140 USD 140 - 190 851
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From an old English collection. The frame by XRF test indicates 83.5% gold content.