A MACABRE MEMENTO MORI RING, ATTILIO CODOGNATO, CIRCA 2007

A MACABRE MEMENTO MORI RING ATTILIO CODOGNATO, CIRCA 2007 The coffin shaped compartment with central cabochon amethyst above a foiled cross, within a black enamelled foliate border, the lid swivelling to reveal a recumbent skeleton with sprung appendage, to shaped red, black and white enamelled shoulders, verso enamelled with RECONDITA SPES above crossed feathers, stamped A. CODOGNATO VENEZIA, in original A. Codognato ring box Size/dimensions: ring size approximately N-O Gross weight: 28.5 gramsProvenance: A. Codognato, Venice, where purchased by Count Manfredi della Gherardesca A similar ring was featured in the jewellery editor article about Attilio Codognato, 18th April 2013 Condition Report: RECONDITA SPES translating to Stored hope, there is some wear to the ring from occasional use, there is some slight chipping to the black enamel on the coffin lid where the clasp goes over the enamel when opening. Scratch marks to reverse of lid from opening and closing Enamel loss to skeleton Coffin measures 3.9cm in lengthCondition Report Disclaimer