Lot Essay
Cf. Christie's, 14 October 1992, lot 172 for a similar ring which was presented by Albert Edward, Prince of Wales to the Nawab Bismillah Khan of Rodhanpur State, Gujarat
The Royal Presentation Rings 1875-6
When Edward VII, as Prince of Wales, embarked on his tour of India in 1875-6 he commissioned Garrard's, the Crown jewellers, to make various items of jewellery for presentation during his trip. According to Shirley Bury's records in the Royal Archives list, twenty-two rings with portrait miniatures of the Prince during this period (the miniatures were smaller versions of ones mounted in bracelets). Fifteen of the rings had diamond surrounds in garter form with crown surmount, and apparently diamond-set portrait rings were given at Calcutta to the Maharajas of Kashmir, Jaipur and Holkar in December 1875.
A heavy gold and enamel presentation ring
Details
A heavy gold and enamel presentation ring
The oval bezel with raised Prince of Wales' feathers bordered by Garter motto 'Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense' and outer collar of the Order of the Star of India, all between initials A E, the rims enamelled in blue letters 'H.R.H. Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, India 1875-6', circa 1875, the reverse stamped PB & S, 22ct.
Numbered 41.
The oval bezel with raised Prince of Wales' feathers bordered by Garter motto 'Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense' and outer collar of the Order of the Star of India, all between initials A E, the rims enamelled in blue letters 'H.R.H. Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, India 1875-6', circa 1875, the reverse stamped PB & S, 22ct.
Numbered 41.