Lot 32
  • 32

Two gold and intaglio rings

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

the first late 18th century, inset with an agate intaglio engraved with a boatload of putto musicians followed by a dolphin, the waves following the colour of the hardstone, wirework frame and mount; the second with an oval intaglio of Jupiter Ammon, later gold mount

Condition

Both good condition; the first struck with illegible control mark
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