- 1044
AMERICAN ENAMELED GOLD MOURNING RING, PROBABLY BOSTON, DATED 1753
Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description
- ENAMEL, GOLD
The enameled shaped band mounted with a faceted crystal over a painted skull flanked by small crystals and with inscription "J.PERKINS OB: Sep 29, 1753. AE 3M[onths]," apparently unmarked.
Exhibited
Museum of Mourning Art, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.
Literature
The records of Trinity Church, Boston, burials and funerals, lists a John Perkins, baptized July 1, 1753, and buried October 1 of that same year. His father, James Perkins, was a vestryman.
Condition
some small losses to enamel, otherwise good
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.