Discovery
Description:
Three Antique Jewelry Items, an English 9kt gold change purse/compact, the exterior with overall engraved floral and stylized foliate decoration, a 14kt gold, enamel, and diamond pansy ring, size 4 1/2, and a low-karat gold, silver, and marcasite portrait ring, size 8 3/4, total 26.5 dwt.
Estimate $600-800
Evidence of glue/repairs to floral ring, some enamel chips and losses. Miniature does not appear to be in good condition - faded, hard to see, possibly with staining. Exterior of gold purse good, very small dent to inner rim. Lg. 2 3/8, wd. 1 1/4 not including ring, ht. approx. 1/2 in.
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