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Lot 29
Sale 5248 - American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
Nov 15, 2017
5:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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Estimate
$600 -
800
Price Realized
$1,100
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Two gold and enamel mourning rings Probably England, dated 1729 and 1756
The first, set with faceted crystal, with scrolling band with inscription, "ELIZ. WILFORD OB: 30 SEP: 1729. AE: 73," against worn black enamel ground; the second, set with amethyst and seed pearls, the scrolling band with inscription, "MARTHA. GURNEY. OB: 29. MAY: 1756. AE: 51," against worn black enamel ground, both seemingly unmarked.
Ring size(s): 2 3/4 and 5 5/8