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Lot 28
Sale 5248 - American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
Nov 15, 2017
5:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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Estimate
$500 -
800
Price Realized
$1,200
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Two gold and enamel mourning band rings Probably England, dated 1728 and 1821
The first, inscribed, "THE RT: HON: LDY: A. C. OB: 12.SEP: 1728. AE: 48," against black enamel ground, seemingly unmarked, in dark brown leather case; the second, with inscription, "JOHN. WILLS. STEPHENS. DIED. 7. FEB: 1821. AGED. 69," against black enamel ground, inside band with hallmarks, including 18k mark and maker's mark: "IB."
Ring size(s): 7 1/8 and 8 1/4