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Georgian Gold and Enamel Sentimental Ring

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$1,000$800
Auction: Fine Jewelry - 3350TLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 03, 2020 12:00PM

Description:

Georgian Gold and Enamel Sentimental Ring, depicting a hairwork trophy of love composed of Cupid's quiver and bow, Hymen's flaming torch, and turtle dove, with enamel border.

Note: A similar motif is pictured on the cover of An Introduction to Sentimental Jewellery, by Shirley Bury.
Estimate $500-700

Approx. size 5. Minor overall wear commensurate with age. Split pearl from center of garland and bead from base of quiver separate but present under glass.


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Keywords

Shirley Bury, Hymen