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    Sale 9471

    ANTIQUE JEWELLERY

    London, South Kensington

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    12 November 2002

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    • A mid 19th century, diamond, r
    Lot 43

    A mid 19th century, diamond, ruby and enamel ring

    Price realised

    GBP 940

    Estimate

    GBP 700 - GBP 900

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    A mid 19th century, diamond, ruby and enamel ring
    in the form of an old-brilliant-cut diamond cross of Faith encircled by the serpent of Wisdom in blue enamel, the hoop alternately set with diamonds and cushion-cut rubies within engraved border, circa 1850, finger size - K.
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    Post Lot Text

    C.f. D. Scarisbrick, Rings Symbols of Wealth, Power and Affection, London, 1993, p. 192 for similar ring and notes stating that a ring of this type was made by the Parisian jeweller Fossin for the Duc de Montebello in the 1840s.


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