Condition Report
Contact Information
Lot 30
Sale 5248 - American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
Nov 15, 2017
5:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
Own a similar item?
Estimate
$700 -
900
Price Realized
$1,800
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Three gold mourning band rings England or America, 1750 and later
The first, with inscription to inner band, "Rev. Mr. ...enger Ob: 30 Mar. 1750 Aet: 55," alongside maker's mark, "Hurd," in brown leather case; the second, with cast winged skull, the inner band with inscription, "R. Rand Ob January 27, 1794 AE 74," seemingly unmarked, in circular paper box with label to underside of lid: "Palais Royal, 19/ Tixier/ Deschamps Sucer/ Voaillier Bijoutier/ Fabricant/ Paris"; the third, with inscription to inner band, "A VALLIANTS COEURS RIEN IMPOSSIBLE/ I.G.R. TO M.S. 9-8-47," marked 4K.
Ring size(s): 7 1/2, 6 5/8, and 8