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A 19TH CENTURY INTAGLIO RING
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
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Description
the intaglio heliotrope depicting the profile of a classical head within a gold border, together with an addressed envelope and letter from Fanny Bligh to Edward Suttor
fitted case
Salutation on envelope
"For
Geo Suttor Esq sent with a small packet from Mrs............Bligh
30 June'
Letter enclosed as follows:
"32 Bryant Crescent
My Dear Sir
It would have been a great gratification to me and my sister Jane, although a sad one, to have taken a personal farewell of you today. We would also have asked you to have allowed us to have put upon your finger an antique ring which formerly belonged to our dear Father, as the most acceptable token we can think of as a memento of our grateful rememberance of you, your faithfulness & integrity.
May I ask of you to do us the favour to accept of this ring, & to feel assured that we most heartily desire that the best blessings may be vouchsafed with you & your family.
We would also by it wish you a prosperous voyage & happy meeting with your other children
I remain
My Dear Sir
with affectionate regards
most truly yours
Fanny Bligh"
George Suttor (1774-1859) was imprisoned for six months for supporting Governor Bligh during the Rum Rebellion in New South Wales in 1808, when the New South Wales Rum Corps deposed Governor Bligh from office. The main instigators were Major George Johnston and John Macarthur. Governor Bligh returned to England for the informal argument held in 1811 against Johnston and Macarthur. Johnson was found guilty of the act of Mutiny. Bligh took George Suttor to England as a witness against the rebel leader Johnston. In appreciation of this act, Fanny Bligh, Governor Bligh's daughter gifted this ring to George Suttor.
fitted case
Salutation on envelope
"For
Geo Suttor Esq sent with a small packet from Mrs............Bligh
30 June'
Letter enclosed as follows:
"32 Bryant Crescent
My Dear Sir
It would have been a great gratification to me and my sister Jane, although a sad one, to have taken a personal farewell of you today. We would also have asked you to have allowed us to have put upon your finger an antique ring which formerly belonged to our dear Father, as the most acceptable token we can think of as a memento of our grateful rememberance of you, your faithfulness & integrity.
May I ask of you to do us the favour to accept of this ring, & to feel assured that we most heartily desire that the best blessings may be vouchsafed with you & your family.
We would also by it wish you a prosperous voyage & happy meeting with your other children
I remain
My Dear Sir
with affectionate regards
most truly yours
Fanny Bligh"
George Suttor (1774-1859) was imprisoned for six months for supporting Governor Bligh during the Rum Rebellion in New South Wales in 1808, when the New South Wales Rum Corps deposed Governor Bligh from office. The main instigators were Major George Johnston and John Macarthur. Governor Bligh returned to England for the informal argument held in 1811 against Johnston and Macarthur. Johnson was found guilty of the act of Mutiny. Bligh took George Suttor to England as a witness against the rebel leader Johnston. In appreciation of this act, Fanny Bligh, Governor Bligh's daughter gifted this ring to George Suttor.
Condition
split to shank. Showing wear consistent with age.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."