(Fine Jewellery, Watches and Designer Handbags - Two Day Sale, 11th June 2019)
A Georgian gold and enamel memorial ring, c.1780,
with a navette-shaped head, with a memorial plaque, painted en grisaille to a glazed cover, with a lady leaning on an urn below a weeping willow tree. A royal blue enamel and white dot frame to a bead border, with tapered shoulders, with hand engraved detail. Mechanical inscription to the underside of the head to read 'Robt Long Obt 8 May 1785 Aet 75'. Tested as approximately 15ct gold. 5.91g.
Finger size P½
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A Georgian gold and enamel memorial ring, c.1780,
with a navette-shaped head, with a memorial plaque, painted en grisaille to a glazed cover, with a lady leaning on an urn below a weeping willow tree. A royal blue enamel and white dot frame to a bead border, with tapered shoulders, with hand engraved detail. Mechanical inscription to the underside of the head to read 'Robt Long Obt 8 May 1785 Aet 75'. Tested as approximately 15ct gold. 5.91g.
Finger size P½