A Georgian hairwork and split pearl mourning ring, circa 178...

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Hammer

£400

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A Georgian hairwork and split pearl mourning ring, circa 1780, the central applied hairwork panel depicting wheatsheaf with split pearl string, beneath convex glass within cluster surround and closed-back setting, indistinctly engraved "Margaret Ramstay... aet 38", unmarked mount tests as 14ct gold, setting height 20mm, size K, 4.3g

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Ring has probably been re-purposed from a brooch with a later ring shank, 1 outer pearl missing, a few small solder marks on backing and shank is covering dedication, unmarked

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Auction Date: 26th Jul 2024 at 10am

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Sale Dates:
Fri 26th Jul 2024 10am (Lots 1000 to 1534)

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