Lot Essay
C.f. J. Boardman & D. Scarisbrick, The Ralph Harari Collection of Finger Rings, London, 1977, p. 65, plate 149 for similar mount detail.
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Details
A 16th Century, gold and hardstone intaglio ring,
the oval bezel set with a cornelian intaglio depicting a classical female figure with staff, possibly representing fertility, slightly damaged, the foliate engraved mount with traces of green enamel, finger size - K1/2.
See plate 1
the oval bezel set with a cornelian intaglio depicting a classical female figure with staff, possibly representing fertility, slightly damaged, the foliate engraved mount with traces of green enamel, finger size - K1/2.
See plate 1
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Further details
C.f. J. Boardman & D. Scarisbrick, The Ralph Harari Collection of Finger Rings, London, 1977, p. 65, plate 149 for similar mount detail.