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Lot 17

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY DIAMOND DRESS RINGOf crossover foliate design, set with two old brilliant-cut diamonds, accented by rose-cut diamonds, within millegrain setting, mounted in 18K gold, French import mark, ring size K¾Condition Report: Diamonds approx. 0.25ct total, too small to assess colour and clarity - overall bright and well matchedOwl mark for 18K gold imported in France located on the outside of the hoopNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 2.91g

Lot 171

A DIAMOND SINGLE-STONE RINGThe brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.70ct within a four-claw setting, to similarly-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in 18K gold, ring size NCondition Report: Principal diamond: approx. 0.70ct, estimated colour I/J, estimated clarity VSRemaining diamonds: bright and well matchedStamped 18k goldNormal signs of wear, overall in good condition

Lot 175

A DIAMOND ETERNITY RINGComposed of a continuous row of brilliant-cut diamonds within a four-claw setting, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 4.00cts total, Italian assay mark, ring size M¾Condition Report: Diamonds: approx. 4cts total, estimated colour J/K, estimated clarity VS with some SIStamped 750 for 18K goldMinor signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 3.82g

Lot 180

A RUBY AND DIAMOND DRESS RINGThe central marquise-shaped ruby weighing 1.00ct, within a surround of brilliant-cut diamond to similarly-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in 18K gold, numbered, ring size MBespoke ring Applebys - see letterCondition Report: Ruby: of purplish-red hue, medium to dark tone, good transparency (has not been tested for treatment and natural origin)Diamonds: bright and well matchedNormal signs of wear, overall in good condition

Lot 181

A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND DRESS RINGThe central cushion-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 6.50cts on inlaid blue enamel, within a double four-claw setting to a surround of circular-cut sapphires and single-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, ring size NAccompanied by a report from CISGEM laboratory in Milan stating that the sapphire measuring approximately 11.90 x 14.56mm, is of Sri Lankan origin, with no indications of heating. Report number 19783, dated July 27th 2021  Condition Report: Sapphire: Good transparency, natural inclusions visible with naked eyeRemaining sapphires: of blue hue, dark tone, well matched in colourDiamonds: too small to assess colour or clarity. Overall bright and well matchedStamped 750 for 18K goldNormal signs of wear, overall in good condition

Lot 183

A DIAMOND THREE-STONE RINGComposed of three brilliant-cut diamonds within claw-setting, weighing approximately 3.00cts total, mounted in 18K gold, ring size N½Condition Report: Diamonds: approx. 1.00ct each, estimated colour J/K, estimated clarity SIStamped 750 for 18K gold inside hoopMinor signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 6.93g

Lot 185

A DIAMOND 'FRECCIA' RING, BY ENIGMADesigned as an arrow pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds throughout, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.50cts total, signed Enigma, designed by Gianni Bulgari, Italian assay mark, with maker's pouch, ring size O½Condition Report: Normal signs of wear, overall in good condition

Lot 187

AN OPAL, ONYX AND DIAMOND COCKTAIL RINGThe central oval-shaped cabochon oval within a surround of single-cut diamonds to a polished onyx frame, mounted in silver and 14K gold, ring size M½Condition Report: Opal: good play-of-colour, surface is smoothDiamonds: bright and livelyOnyx: in good conditionSuperficial signs of wear, overall in good condition

Lot 189

A DIAMOND THREE-STONE RINGComposed of three old-cut diamonds within claw-setting, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.60ct total, ring size NCondition Report: Diamonds: approx. 1.60ct total, estimated colour one J/K, two K/L, estimated clarity SIMinor signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 5.15g

Lot 190

A DIAMOND DRESS RINGThe frontispiece composed of seven half hoops highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, signed Rabat, diamonds approximately 0.80ct total, ring size M½Rabat is a contemporary jewellery brand and store based in Spain. Whilst their stores display a wide representation from the most prestigious watchmaking brands in the world, the firm also creates their own lines of jewellery. Rabat’s collections include earrings, necklaces and watches, yet their speciality undoubtedly lies in the creation of their rings. From bespoke engagement and wedding rings to simple everyday options and striking dress rings for evening wear, Rabat has become perhaps most well known for their finger adornments. Rabat has boutiques all over Spain, with their most recent flagship store opening in Ibiza, in August of 2021, right in the heart of the Mediterranean.Condition Report: Diamonds: approx. 0.80ct total, estimated colour H/I (with a couple of J), estimated clarity SI (colourless inclusions)Signed Rabat and 750 for 18K gold located inside hoopMinor signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 7g

Lot 191

A DIAMOND AND COLOURED DIAMOND COCKTAIL RINGDesigned as a flowerhead, the petals set with brilliant-cut diamonds and pistils with circular-cut black diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 2.20cts total, maker’s mark, French assay mark, ring size N1/2Condition Report: Diamonds: estimated colour H/I, estimated clarity VSEagle's head for French 18K gold located on the outside of the hoopNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 20g

Lot 193

A DIAMOND DRESS RINGThe central collet-set old marquise shaped diamond weighing approximately 0.70ct, within a surround of brilliant and European-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, remaining diamonds approximately 1.80cts total, ring size NCondition Report: Principal diamond: weight very approximate due to collet-setting - approx. 0.70ct (10.98x5.81x1.96), estimated colour J/K, estimated clarity SI (due to a small chip located on one point and one nick located on the table, otherwise clean stone)Remaining diamonds approx. 1.80ct, estimated colour H/I, estimated clarity VS-SIStamped 750 inside hoop for 18K goldNormal signs of wear, overall in good condition

Lot 194

AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND DRESS RINGThe central square-cut emerald weighing approximately 1.75cts within a four-claw setting, between baguette-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.25ct total, ring size N½Condition Report: Emerald: of bluish-green hue, light to medium tone, good transparency, natural inclusions visible with the naked eye in the form of crystals, some abrasions visible under 10x magnificationDiamonds: estimated colour H/I, estimated clarity SINormal signs of wear, overall in good condition

Lot 195

A DIAMOND HALF-ETERNITY RINGThe frontispiece set with rectangular-cut diamonds within claw-setting, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 2.00cts total, ring size M½Condition Report: Diamonds: approx. 2.00cts, estimated colour H/I, estimated clarity VSMinor signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 2.86g

Lot 200

A DIAMOND FIVE-STONE RINGComposed of five brilliant-cut diamond within claw-setting, mounted in 14k gold, diamonds approximately 1.20ct total, ring size LCondition Report: Diamonds: approx. 1.00ct total, estimated colour H/I, estimated clarity SI1Stamped 14K inside hoop and stamped ZABNormal signs of wear, overall in good condition

Lot 32

A GOLD RETRO RING, CIRCA 1950Of bombé design with ropetwist detailing, mounted in 18K gold, possibly French (marks partly rubbed), ring size MCondition Report: Normal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 28.80g

Lot 44

A RETRO DIAMOND RING, CIRCA 1950Of domed openwork design, set with old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K rose gold, diamonds approximately 1.60cts total, with French maker's mark, ring size J¼Condition Report: Diamonds: approx. 1.60cts total, unable to assess colour due to rose mount, estimated clarity SI1Maker's mark - unable to distinguish - horizontal lozenge with ? ? MFrench assay mark possibly polished off - unable to find anyNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 13.40g

Lot 48

A DIAMOND DRESS RING, CIRCA 1965The marquise plaque set with brilliant-cut diamonds throughout, between similarly-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 2.00cts total, French assay mark, ring size H¾Condition Report: Diamonds: approx. 2.00cts total, estimated colour G/H, estimated clarity VSEagle's head on outside hoop for French 18K goldBeads inside for smaller sizeNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 8.50g

Lot 50

A DIAMOND DRESS RING, BY DIETER BRETTERBAUER, CIRCA 1970Of marquise shape, set with baguette-cut diamonds at the centre within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, mounted in 14K gold, diamonds approximately 2.50cts total, with maker's mark 'db' for Bretterbauer, ring size NLocated in Velden am Wörthersee, Austria, the showrooms of Bretterbauer Juweliere offer the discerning client a chance to purchase something innovative, unique and, above all, beautiful. A family run business, Bretterbauer was established over forty years ago. Each creation is designed by either Dieter or Helmut Bretterbauer and handmade by the company. The raw materials are purchased exclusively from conflict-free sources, with each diamond and gem carefully chosen for its superior quality.Pieces by Bretterbauer Juweliere have been exhibited worldwide and the company has been presented with the Diamond International Award. Rightfully proud of their work, each item is either stamped or signed by the designer and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Condition Report: Diamonds approx. 2.50cts total, estimated colour H/I, estimated clarity VSNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 7.27g

Lot 52

A DIAMOND DRESS RING, CIRCA 1960Of floral design, centring a brilliant-cut diamond with single-cut diamond petals, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.60ct in total, French assay mark, ring size H Condition Report: Principal diamond: approx. 0.30ct, estimated colour F/G, estimated clarity SI1 due to colourless pinpoints located on the tableRemaining diamonds: too small to assay colour or clarity, overall in good conditionEagle's head mark for French 18K goldNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 5.79g

Lot 6

A DIAMOND 'TUBOGAS SERPENTI' RING, BY BULGARIComposed of a gold sprung gas-pipe link hoop, terminating in a collet-set pear-shaped diamond, in 18K yellow gold, signed Bvlgari, Italian assay mark, with maker's mark for Bulgari imported and sold in France, ring size 'adjustable'Condition Report: Unable to assess diamond due to yellow gold, estimated clarity VSMinor signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 18.6g

Lot 60

A RETRO DIAMOND RING, CIRCA 1945Of openwork design with scrolling detailing, the frontispiece set with a trio of transitional-cut diamonds within millegrain setting, mounted in 18K gold, ring size OCondition Report: diamonds approximately 0.25ct total, unable to assess colour due to yellow mount, estimated clarity VS - one SI due to small chip visible under 10x magnificationNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 7.20g

Lot 67

A DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE RINGThe central brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.50cts within semi-collet setting, within a surround of old-cut diamonds and rectangular-cut sapphires to old brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in 18K gold, remaining diamonds approximately 1.30cts, maker's mark, French assay mark, ring size LThe diamond is laser inscribed by the GIA laboratory in America, numbered 1172781505, stating that the diamond weighing 1.50cts is D colour, VVS2 clarity. Report dated August 18th 2016Condition Report: Central diamond: unset to find GIA laser inscription and reset to show the inscription despite the settingRemaining diamonds: approx. 1.30cts total, unable to assess colour due to yellow mount, estimated clarity SI1Sapphires: of blue hue, dark tone, both well matched in size and colourNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 9.3g

Lot 74

A PAIR OF GOLD EARCLIPS WITH THREE RINGS EN SUITEEach clip of wavy bombé design in tri-coloured gold, with three rings en suite, in 18K gold, maker's mark 'GA or AG', earclips with Italian assay mark, ring with Swiss assay marks, retailed by Ebel, with Ebel pouch, earring length 2cm, rings size N½Condition Report: Normal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 31.40g

Lot 77

AN ENAMEL AND DIAMOND COCKTAIL RINGDesigned as a lion, applied with blue enamel, single-cut diamonds for eyes and snout, the mane and tail in textured gold, mounted in 18K gold, ring size K½Condition Report: Diamonds: bright and well matchedEnamel: overall in good conditionNormal signs of wear, overall in good condition 18.6g

Lot 93

THE PRIVATE PROPERTY OF A NOBLE ITALIAN LADYA GEM-SET COCKTAIL RING WITH A PAIR OF EARCLIPS EN SUITE, BY PETOCHI, CIRCA 1960Of openwork dome design set with rectangular and square-cut sapphires, emeralds and rubies, highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, with a pair of earclips en suite, mounted in gold, diamonds approximately 3.00cts total, earrings signed Petochi Roma, ring size F¾, earrings length 2.5cmCondition Report: RING: Sapphires: some minor abrasions visible on the central sapphires, sapphire medium to dark tone, the others are between same colour and a couple lighter blue, good transparency, Rubies: of purplish-red hue, medium to dark tone, good transparency, one lighter than the others, Emeralds: of bluish-green hue, medium tone, one slightly lighter in colour, overall lively and well matched, Diamonds: approx. 3.00cts total, one diamond chipped, estimated colour H/I, estimated clarity VS with a couple of SIEarrings: of similar sapphire, rubies and emerald hue, minor abrasions on some stones visible under a bright light source, diamonds of similar qualityNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 35.5g

Lot 98

THE PRIVATE PROPERTY OF A NOBLE ITALIAN LADYA PAIR OF EARCLIPS WITH A RING EN SUITE, BY BULGARI, CIRCA 1965Of openwork design, composed of multiple flowerheads each centring a brilliant-cut diamond with ropetwist detailing throughout, mounted in gold, diamonds approximately 7.50cts total, earrings signed Bvlgari, earrings length 3.2cm, ring size FCondition Report: Diamonds: approx. 7.50cts total, unable to assess colour due to yellow mount, estimated clarity VSEarrings: signed Bvlgari - ring unsigned, possible due to resizingYellow metal unmarked - tested by the jewellery department to be 18K goldNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 56.2g

Lot 114

ANTIQUE 9CT GOLD 3 STONE TORQUOISE RING HALLMARKED 1878

Lot 115

ANTIQUE 18CT GOLD 3 STONE SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING HALLMARKED 1890

Lot 116

18CT WHITE GOLD BLACK OPAL RING

Lot 121

18CT GOLD AND DIAMOND RING WITH CIRCA 0.25 CARAT OF DIAMONDS

Lot 123

22CT GOLD (TESTED) OPALINE SET RING

Lot 41

A collection of ten assorted rings, to include a ring modelled as a frog, a 9ct gold three row opal set ring, a three stone illusion set diamond ring, and variously set dress rings, various sizes. (10) £100-£200

Lot 42

A collection of assorted earrings, comprising a pair of 9ct gold mounted sapphire and diamond drop ear pendants, a pair of 18ct gold sapphire and diamond leaf-shaped earrings, with an additional matching single earring, four further pairs of costume earrings, a pink stone dress ring and three further single earrings. £200-£300

Lot 44

A collection of seven rings, including a 9ct gold mounted amethyst dress ring, a smaller oval-cut amethyst dress ring, a Wedgwood jasperware ring, and four further variously set rings. (7) £150-£200

Lot 48

An early 19th century 18ct gold memorial ring, the hexagonal mount centred with glazed panel enclosing braided hairwork, within a black enamel and gold foliate surround, to raised cast foliate shoulders, the under-bezel inscribed ‘G.Inship, ob. 14 April 1823, oer, 68’, hallmarked for London, 1822, maker’s mark ‘WD’, ring size O. £380-£420

Lot 49

An early 19th century diamond cluster ring, set throughout with rose-cut diamonds, within a scalloped border on a foliate shank, mounted in silver and gold, closed-back setting, (some diamonds deficient), ring size M. £600-£800

Lot 65

A small collection of jewellery, comprising a 9ct gold Longines wristwatch, a Royal Motor Yacht Club pennant burgee badge, two fob seals together with a pocket watch key and a hinged gilt metal pineapple charm, a gold wedding band, a silver pig charm, a gilt metal bangle with gem-set floral motif, a Chinese dragon ring, a ropetwist ring, a gilt metal sovereign case, a carnelian cabochon brooch and a jasper pendant with applied gilt metal decoration suspended from a gilt metal chain, various lengths and sizes. (14) £200-£300

Lot 74

An 18ct gold curb-link albert chain, the individual links struck with partial hallmarks, to ring and bolt clasp and swivel fitting, length 43cm. £1,200-£1,500

Lot 82

A citrine and diamond dress ring, the oval-cut orange citrine within a surround of pairs of brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, UK hallmark, total diamond weight approximately 0.50 carat, ring size M. £300-£400

Lot 87

Assorted jewellery, comprising a 9ct gold St Christopher pendant on 9ct chain, a 9ct gold chain bracelet suspending two gilt St Christopher charms, two 9ct gold wedding bands, a diamond cluster ring (shank cut, one diamond missing), a gem-set riding crop and wishbone bar brooch, a Finnish silver pendant, maker’s mark for Kupittaan Kulta, a pair of cultured pearl earrings, a pair of cluster drop earrings and a small Chinese pendant. (10) £200-£300

Lot 88

Assorted jewellery, comprising a pair of cultured pearl set whorl ear studs, a pair of 9ct white gold and diamond ear hoops, a cabochon amethyst bracelet, a pink and white paste pendant on chain, a gilt metal violin brooch, a cabochon green chalcedony ring, a Mexican bangle and a pair of bird feather costume earrings. (8) £100-£200

Lot 94

An 18ct gold diamond set dress ring, the tapered band with textured finish and centred with an openwork cluster of brilliant-cut and marquise-cut diamonds, stamped ‘750’ with import marks for London, 1997, total diamond weight approximately 0.65 carat, ring size O. £600-£800

Lot 118

A Danish silver and coral ring by Georg Jensen, No. 51, designed by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen, the Corallium rubrum cabochon collet set between fan-shaped shoulders, maker’s mark ‘GJ’, (used 1933-44), stamped ‘STERLING DENMARK’ and ‘925’, numbered ‘51’, ring size N. £150-£200 --- Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen (1887-1970) was born in Odense, and studied sculpture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. In 1911, he started work at the Georg Jensen Silversmithy as Jensen’s last apprentice. After Jensen’s break from the silversmithy, he became assistant Director from 1926-54 where he was responsible for the new artistic direction of the company. His jewellery designs reflect the pared down functionalist designs prevalent at the time. He received a gold medal at the Paris World Exhibition in 1925 and the Diplome d’honneru at L’Eposiiton Internationale in Paris in 1937 Please note coral is covered by CITES and may be subject to import/export restrictions.

Lot 12

A charm bracelet, the double-link chain suspending twenty charms, including a George V half-sovereign, a 9ct gold enamelled Blackburn with Darwen crest charm, a 9ct gold violin charm and several other charms stamped ‘14K’, to a bolt ring clasp with safety chain, length approximately 16cm. £500-£600

Lot 126

A lapis lazuli and opal suite, comprising a brooch, ring and single ear clip, of openwork abstract form, each piece claw set throughout with lapis lazuli and opal cabochons, the earring stamped with Israeli guarantee mark for 14ct gold, brooch length 7cm, ring size O½.£1,000-£1,500

Lot 140

Two diamond half hoop rings, each channel-set with a row of brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 9ct gold, UK hallmarks, total diamond weight approximately 0.35 carat, ring sizes J-K. £100-£150

Lot 141

A late 19th century diamond cluster ring and an Art Deco diamond ring, circa 1930, the first set with a cushion-shaped diamond within a surround of rose-cut diamonds, the shank of foliate design, mounted in silver and gold, the second of interlocking loop design, set with brilliant and single-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, both stamped ‘585’, the second with maker’s mark ‘LB’, ring sizes K-M. £500-£700

Lot 142

Three dress rings, comprising two interlocking rings, the first set with a brilliant-cut diamond between crossover shoulders, UK hallmark for 14ct gold, the second, of crossover design set with two panels of brilliant-cut diamonds, UK hallmark for 14ct gold, the third with two bouton pearls between crossover shoulders, UK hallmark for 9ct gold, (pearls untested), ring sizes J-L. (3) £100-£200

Lot 145

An 18ct gold coral and diamond dress ring, comprising a single-cut diamond set hoop overlapping a corresponding Corallium rubrum panel (loose), hallmarked for London, 1976, ring size M. £200-£300 --- Please note coral is subject to CITES and may be subject to import/export restrictions.

Lot 147

A coral cabochon and diamond cluster ring and a diamond set wishbone ring, the oval Corallium rubrum cabochon claw set within a double surround of small single-cut diamonds, to basket setting, mounted in 18ct white gold, shank hallmarked for London 1976; the accompanying wishbone ring set to the front with alternating baguette-cut diamonds and pairs of brilliant-cut diamonds, white precious metal mount stamped ‘750’, both ring sizes L. £400-£600 --- Please note coral is covered by CITES legislation and may be subject to import/export restrictions.

Lot 148

A Medieval gold and emerald ring, circa 1200-1400, the plain circular hoop of slender tapering form, centred with a small oval cabochon emerald within sloped bezel with lipped edge, ring size R. £1,800-£2,400 --- Provenance: This ring was found in Devon in 2019 and is recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database ref: DEV-768804 and has subsequently been disclaimed. The H M Coroner Report (2019 T566), dated January 2020, makes reference to ‘the ring being typical of the 12th and 13th centuries (see Oman 1974: pages 18-20), a similar example on plate 15, Nos. B and C, both dated to the 13th century and both set with sapphires. Several similar examples of a more slender stirrup style ring have been recorded through the Treasure process and on the PAS database in particular 2014 T441 (SOM-138A64, Burnett 2014) and 2018 T374 (OXON-FD4029, Byard 2018). The emerald stone probably originated from mines in Egypt (Jennings et al 1993). Late medieval and post medieval lapidaries describe a number of potential apotropaic uses for emeralds, often associated with the maintenance of chastity due to their supposed ability to shatter during adulterous intercourse (Dobson 2018), an association referenced in an English 14th century context by Chaucer in the Prioress’ Tale as “this gemme of chastity, this emerald” although earlier classical authors including Pliny the Elder and Aristotle commented on its ability to improve business matters and win opinion. (Healy 1981)’. See: Oman, Charles: British Rings 800-1914’, pub. Batsford, 1974, pages 18-20. See: Dodson, K. 2018: The Price of Virtue for the Medieval Woman:Chastity and the Crucible of the Virgin, English Studies 99.6, pages 593-608. See: Healy J.F. 1981. Pliny the Elder and ancient mineralogy, Interdisciplinary Science Reviews, 6(2), pages 166-180.

Lot 149

A late 15th/early 16th century gold seal ring, the oval-shaped bezel engraved with a squirrel sitting upright facing to the right, its front paws holding an acorn to its mouth, enclosed within a border of acorn-shaped grooves, the outer hoop of ropetwist design, the inner hoop inscribed beneath the bezel in black letter inscription ‘* god * help *’, diameter 24mm. £1,200-£1,400 --- Provenance: This ring was found in September 2019 in a ploughed field at a depth of 5 inches, using a Minelab Equinox 800 metal detector, at Funtington, West Sussex, and is recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database ref: SUSS-E75D97 and has subsequently been disclaimed. A squirrel is commonly used on Medieval seal matrices with the inscription “I crack nuts”. St Mary’s Church, Funtington, dating from the 12th century, is located close to the find spot.

Lot 150

A late Medieval gold posy ring, bead edged, inscribed to the exterior in black letter script ‘DE BON COER’, translating from French as ‘OF GOOD HEART’, the words spaced with engraved floral detail, no maker’s mark or hallmarks, ring size N½. £2,000-£3,000 --- This ring was discovered in Devon and is recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database ref: DEV-C41AOF and has subsequently been disclaimed. See Oman, Charles: ‘British Rings 800-1914’, pub. Batsford, 1974, page 39, notes that black letter inscriptions were popular on love rings from the mid 14th century onwards, with examples from the 15th century typically being band rings. See Evans, Joan: ‘English Posies and Posy Rings’, pub. Wartski, London, 2012, 2nd edition, page 7, for reference to two examples bearing the same inscription: Collection of Sir Arthur Evans and British Museum (Signet Ring) Ref: 1967,1208.4.

Lot 151

A late Medieval gold posy ring, inscribed to the exterior with flower heads and foliage within spiralling lines, the interior engraved in black letter script ‘EN BOUN AN’, translating from French as ‘FOR A GOOD YEAR’, no maker’s marks or hallmarks, ring size O½. £2,600-£3,200 --- Provenance: From a Northern Irish Collection, thence by descent. The ring was recorded by the Ulster Museum (Reference 2003.88) in December 2003. An accompanying letter dated 17 December 2003 (a copy of this letter is included with this lot - client address details obscured) from Cormac Bourke, Curator of Medieval Antiquities from the Ulster Museum, references the fact that John Cherry, formerly of the British Museum, confirmed a 15th century date and wrote: “The exterior would have been enamelled and would really have looked quite pretty with flowers and leaves in a spiralling pattern. The inscription reads ‘en boun an’ and indicates that the ring was probably a New Year’s gift. Such rings were very often given out to retainers, relatives, friends and supporters at the beginning of the year: I don’t remember coming across a similar ring from Ireland”.

Lot 152

A 15th century gold ring, with vacant rectangular bezel, the shoulders with engraved leaf decoration, (damaged), ring size H. £200-£300 --- Provenance: From a Northern Irish Collection, then by descent, (as previous lot).

Lot 153

A late 17th/18th century gold posy ring, the plain gold band inscribed to the interior ‘My love with this presented is’ in italic script, ring size L. £1,000-£1,200 --- Provenance: This ring was discovered in Tadley, Hampshire and is recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database ref: BERK-94C863 and has been disclaimed as treasure ref: 2020-T883. The inscription is a slight variant on ‘My love by this presented is’, a line from ‘The Academy of complements or A new way of Wooing’, published 1685. For a similar example with the same posy, see British Museum, Ref: 1961, 1202, 290.

Lot 156

A 19th century natural pearl and diamond cluster ring, the natural bouton-shaped pearl, measuring approximately 7.9 x 7.2 x 5.0mm, within a surround of graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds, between openwork scrolled shoulders, mounted in silver and gold, composite, case signed ‘Boudet / Joaillier, Bijoutier / 170, 171 Galerie de Valois / Palais-Royal’, total diamond weight approximately 0.50 carat, ring size K. £500-£600 --- The pearl has been verbally assessed at GCS as being of natural saltwater origin.

Lot 18

A 19th century Burmese pink sapphire and diamond cluster ring, silver and gold mounted, the cushion-cut pink sapphire in closed-back setting, within a surround of old-cut diamonds, pinched collet mounted, between flower, shell and scroll carved shoulders, inner shoulders engraved with initials ‘M C’, ring size M. £500-£700 --- The pink sapphire has been verbally assessed at GCS as being of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.

Lot 189

An 18ct gold triple hoop dress ring, comprising one white gold and two rose gold bands, entwined as a triple hoop knot design, stamped ‘750’ and with Italian assay marks, signed ‘MAYOR’S’, ring size L½. £800-£1,000

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