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610 - GEORGIAN GOLD AND BLACK ENAMEL MEMENTO MORI RING Ca.

Estimate £3,000 - £6,000

Description

GEORGIAN GOLD AND BLACK ENAMEL MEMENTO MORI RING Ca. AD 1700 . A broad gold hoop with black enamel on the exterior, decorated in reserve with a skeleton, an hourglass and further funerary emblems. The interior is engraved with the posy inscription 'In constancy I live and die'. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number AF.1602. Size: D:17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; Weight: 5g Provenance: Private UK collection; London art market acquisition, pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

About the sale FINE ANCIENT JEWELLERY AND BEADS - THE PRINCE COLLECTION

Auction location

Auction time 10/03/2026 at 2:00 PM

Pictures credits:

Apollo Art Auctions Ltd