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Three commemorative gold rings
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
France and England, late 18th/early 19th century
the first with gold navette-shaped bezel engraved with the date: Le/ 20/ Frimaire/ l'an/ 6 (10 December 1797), bright-cut border; the second enamelled in black and white, the swivelling bezel with hair compartment on one side and an urn and motto: Not lost but gone before; the third with secret hinged compartment below the word: Fidélité, beaded shank
the first with gold navette-shaped bezel engraved with the date: Le/ 20/ Frimaire/ l'an/ 6 (10 December 1797), bright-cut border; the second enamelled in black and white, the swivelling bezel with hair compartment on one side and an urn and motto: Not lost but gone before; the third with secret hinged compartment below the word: Fidélité, beaded shank
Condition
1st - gold backing to bezel is crumpled and torn at one end (not visible when worn)
2nd - inscribed: "Esther Bennett, Ob. 25 Nov. 1809, Aet. 31" on interior, later French ET import mark; glass on hair compartment cracked and no hair inside; enamel with very minor abrasions
3rd - good condition, Paris petite garantie 1819-1838
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."