Silver, Gold and Enamel Ring, Jean Després, Paris, Circa 1930

The cylindrical form applied with matte purple enamel, accented by polished gold bands, size 5½, signed J Després, maker's marks, French assay mark.

The mounting with nicking and scratching commensurate with regular wear. Discoloration surrounding the yellow gold bands where applied to the silver base. The matte light purple enamel remains intact and is a more subtle color than shown in the printed catalogue. Signed on the shank interior near one edge; two maker's marks on the shank exterior. The mounting is further enhanced by a pair of gold bands applied to the underside of the shank (not visible in the catalogue image).
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For a ring of similar design see Jean Després: maestro orafo tra art déco e avanguardie, by Melissa Gabardi, p. 83.