THREE PLATINUM RINGS AND ONE WHITE GOLD RING

Each ring bearing a martin, the Martineau family crest, one white gold ring set with an oval hematite intaglio and the motto 'marte nobilior pallas', gross weight approximately 8 dwts, size 3½, with French assay and maker's mark; circa 1930; one platinum band set with a sapphire, size 7, partially numbered; circa 1930; one platinum band set with an oval onyx, framed with pavé-set single-cut diamonds and calibré-cut onyx, size 4½, partially numbered, with French assay and partial workshop mark, one onyx missing; and a pair of platinum bands joined by an engraved platinum link, the reverse with a personal inscription dated 1915, size 7¾, partially numbered.

HEMATITE RING: the hematite intaglio with motto 'marte nobilior pallas' which translates as 'wisdom nobler than war" in a heavy squared white gold mounting weighing approximately 9 dwts. Scratching and nicking to mounting. SAPPHIRE RING: the carved sapphire of a medium blue color and moderate inclusions, abraded at facet junctions. Mounting shows regular wear and evidence of previous sizing to the shank. ONYX RING: In fair condition, the carved onyx martin missing its tail, one onyx side-stone missing and another with a large chip. Diamonds are of decorative quality and the mounting is scratched and nicked. PLATINUM RING: The partially obscured inscription on the reverse of the platinum double band reads 'Hutto from Rabbit, 14th Sept 1915'. Partially numbered 2913. With a patina that hints of regular wear.
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