Two Day Silver, Jewellery & Furniture Sale on
Thursday 17th & Friday 18th June 2010

Lots: 704-733 of 1252

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704

A TANZANITE AND DIAMOND RING, the central square-cut tanzanite collet-set and surrounded by a rub-over border of round brilliant-cut diamonds forming an octagonal cluster design, on an 18ct white gold shank with two baguette-cut diamonds set to each shoulder. See illustration
Estimate: 1000-2000

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1700

705

A DIAMOND DRESS RING, set overall with four round old-cut diamonds and a smaller old-cut diamond to the centre to form a rub-over flowerhead design on an 18ct white gold shank. See illustration

Estimate: 400-800

Nil

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706

AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING with a central oval-cut emerald claw-set and surrounded by an illusion-set border of round brilliant-cut diamonds, to an 18ct yellow gold shank
Estimate: 150-300

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707

A VICTORIAN FIVE STONE DIAMOND RING, the central old-cut diamond c.1ct and flanked to either side by two graduated round old-cut diamonds to an 18ct yellow gold shank. See illustration
Estimate: 800-1600

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750

708

A DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING, the central brilliant-cut diamond c.0.85cts in a raised claw setting to an 18ct white gold shank with diamond set twist shoulders. See illustration
Estimate: 1000-2000

Nil

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709

A 1930'S DIAMOND CLUSTER RING, collet-set to the centre with a round-cut diamond, c.0.75cts and surrounded by two shaped borders of rub-over set brilliant-cut diamonds, on an unmarked white metal shank with scrolling shoulders, probably platinum. See illustration
Estimate: 500-1000

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1200

710

A FIVE STONE DIAMOND DRESS RING, the five graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds totalling c.1.5cts in an 18ct white gold shank. See illustration
Estimate: 1000-2000

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1100

711

A DIAMOND FULL ETERNITY RING, tension-set overall with princess-cut diamonds in an unmarked white metal setting. See illustration
Estimate: 800-1600

Nil

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2200

712

A LATE 18TH CENTURY LOCKET RING, the yellow metal shank set with a teardrop shaped garnet and a pave-set pearl and emerald teardrop with hinged locket compartment. See illustration
Estimate: 100-200

Nil

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240

713

AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY EMERALD AND SEED PEARL DRESS RING, the rose-cut emerald set to the centre and surrounded by curved bands of graduated seed pearls to a reeded yellow metal shank, in a closed back setting
Estimate: 100-200

Nil

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80

714

A GEORGE III STYLE CROWNED HEART RING, set to the centre with a faceted pear-drop shaped diamond and further rose-cut diamonds overall in a reeded closed back setting to a chased yellow metal shank. See illustration
Estimate: 900-1800

Nil

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715

A VICTORIAN MOURNING RING, set with plaited hair work and black enamel and Greek Key panels with belt buckle decoration to the centre, an inscription to the centre reads "John Cooper, June 11th 1871, aged 72", set in 15ct gold
Estimate: 100-200

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90

716

A VICTORIAN DRESS RING, set overall with rose-cut pink stones amongst a floral yellow metal setting, to a yellow metal shank and a similar seed pearl example (2)
Estimate: 100-200

Nil

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130

717

A 19TH CENTURY GENTLEMAN'S MOURNING RING, set to the centre with a black enamelled tablet and a bezel surrounded by a pearl border to an 18ct yellow gold shank with chased acanthus leaf open shoulders
Estimate: 100-200

Nil

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100

718

A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY MOURNING RINGS, each with plaited hair work shanks and chased yellow metal borders and set to the centre with a cartouche with initials and inscriptions to the centre (2)
Estimate: 100-200

Nil

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719

A REGENCY GENTLEMAN'S MOURNING RING, set to the centre with a plaited hair work bezel and surrounded by faceted black paste on an open shank, the reverse with inscription for Edward Dower, 1814. See illustration
Estimate: 150-300

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130

720

A LATE REGENCY MOURNING RING, set to the centre with a hair work aperture surrounded by seed pearls to an unmarked yellow metal chased shank, the interior with inscription and date 1824 in a fitted case
Estimate: 80-160

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90

721

AN 18CT YELLOW GOLD VICTORIAN BAND with cast diagonal floral decoration and four other similar rings (5)
Estimate: 200-400

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420

722

A GOLD POSY RING, inscribed to the centre "I have obtained a home God ordained", probably mid 17th century. See illustration

Posy rings of this type were principally worn in England from the 14th century before going out of fashion in the 18th century. Many were used as wedding bands and bore sentimental rhymes to the inside, making this example, with it's reference to the home, unusual.
Estimate: 300-600

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950

723

A MEDIEVAL GOLD MERCHANT'S SEAL RING, the circular bezel with merchant's seal to the centre, the shank with Latin text "O Mater dei Mememto Mei" (Oh Mother of God Remember Me) the shank terminating in scrolling shoulders circa 1450. See illustration

Provenance: Apparently discovered on Chesil Beach by the vendor's grandfather in the mid 1920's and thence by descent

Exhibited: Dorset County Museum, Dorchester 1986-1991

Rings of this type were worn by merchants not entitled to a coat of arms but whose mark was widely recognised within his trade. Most were produced in bronze and silver making this gold example extremely rare.
Estimate: 2000-3000

Nil

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14000

724

A VICTORIAN BLUE ENAMEL AND GOLD OVAL LOCKET, set to the centre with a rose-cut diamond, within a star motif with chased border
Estimate: 50-100

Nil

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260

725

A VICTORIAN HINGED BLOOMED GOLD BANGLE, set to the top section with five pearls surrounded by a blue enamel star-shaped border, with concealed safety chain in a fitted case (unmarked but tests as gold). See illustration
Estimate: 250-500

Nil

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260

726

A VICTORIAN ROSE METAL DOUBLE SIDED LOCKET of oval form with floral and cartouche engraving overall with a 9ct yellow gold belcher guard chain, 60" long, (c.40.6gms) (chain only) (2). See illustration
Estimate: 300-600

Nil

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380

727

A 9CT YELLOW GOLD VICTORIAN BANGLE, the hinged top section set with a ruby sapphire and diamond forming a clover design within a halo, flanked by granulated shoulders with safety chain
Estimate: 80-160

Nil

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100

728

AN INDIAN GOLD AND SHELLAC FILLED BANGLE, with engraved chequer and floral designs overall, with polychrome enamelling, the concealed clasp with safety chain. See illustration
Estimate: 300-600

Nil

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800

729

AN 18CT YELLOW GOLD FANCY SNAKE-LINK BRACELET with wave decoration, and caribeener clasp (c.7gms)
Estimate: 60-120

Nil

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120

730

AN 18CT ROSE GOLD FOB CHAIN, each elongated open link hallmarked, with a lobster clasp at one end and a Cornelian seal to the other with "T" bar, 15" long (c.43.5gms)
Estimate: 300-600

Nil

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680

731

A 9CT YELLOW GOLD GUARD CHAIN, each link hallmarked, 29" long (c.32.4gms)
Estimate: 150-300

Nil

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260

732

A 9CT TRI-COLOURED GOLD BRACELET of mesh link form, the hallmarked concealed clasp with two safety clips, (c.22.8gms)
Estimate: 150-300

Nil

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180

733

A 9CT YELLOW GOLD HINGED ROPE TWIST BANGLE, the concealed clasp with safety chain (c.13.1gms)
Estimate: 80-160

Nil

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120

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