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Lot 13 Dα

A George IV 9k gold swivel memory ring

Auction 1107 - overview Cologne
14.05.2018, 17:00 - Jewellery
Estimate: 300 € - 400 €
Result: 496 € (incl. premium)

A George IV 9k gold swivel memory ring

With twisting bezel formed as a glass capsule with a hairwork inlay framed by facetted jet and a black enamel plaque inscribed "WILL.M BIRD OB:27 APR 1814 AE:89". Some wear to the jet. 1.5 x 1 cm. Ring size 55. Weight 4.1 g.
England, ca. 1814.

Provenance

Collection of Prof. Dr. Gisela Zick.

Literature

Illus. in: Zick, Gedenke mein. Freundschafts- und Memorialschmuck 1770 - 1870, Dortmund 1980, pl. 51 centre.