TimeLine Auctions

Auction 135 - Antiquities  –  6 - 9 September 2022

TimeLine Auctions, Auction 135 - Antiquities

Greek, Roman, Egyptian & Other Antiquities, Natural History

Part 1: Tu, 06.09.2022, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 2: We, 07.09.2022, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 3: Th, 08.09.2022, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 09.09.2022, from 11:00 AM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

Gold 'In Thy Breast Let Virtue Rest' Posy Ring 18th century A.D. A slender gold annular band with plain exterior, interior with 'In thy breast let vertue rest' inscription and possible 'WE' maker's mark in rectangular cartouche. Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1961,1202.356, for similar ring with this inscription and AF.1236, for what is possibly the same maker's mark for William Edwards (active 1800-1846). 1.14 grams, 19.39 mm overall, 17.84 mm internal diameter ( approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (3/4 in.). Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 4), Essex, UK. [No Reserve]

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Price realized 320 GBP
Starting price 5 GBP
Estimate 500 GBP
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