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Lot 391
Three 18th and 19th century painted ivory miniature rings
Closed9 October 2012
Price Realised
GBP 1,187
More Information
Three 18th and 19th century painted ivory miniature rings
Comprising: an 18th century portrait miniature ring painted to depict the head and shoulders of a gentleman with powdered wig en queue wearing a blue jacket, in gold mount, circa 1770; a late 18th century painted enamel oval miniature depicting the head and shoulders of a young lady in red dress with diamond-set single stone necklace detail, in gold mount, circa 1790; and an early 19th century oval miniature depicting a gentleman wearing a black coat, white shirt and black stock, in later 19th century mount with dark blue and white enamel shoulders (3)
Comprising: an 18th century portrait miniature ring painted to depict the head and shoulders of a gentleman with powdered wig en queue wearing a blue jacket, in gold mount, circa 1770; a late 18th century painted enamel oval miniature depicting the head and shoulders of a young lady in red dress with diamond-set single stone necklace detail, in gold mount, circa 1790; and an early 19th century oval miniature depicting a gentleman wearing a black coat, white shirt and black stock, in later 19th century mount with dark blue and white enamel shoulders (3)
Three 18th and 19th century painted ivory miniature rings
Comprising: an 18th century portrait miniature ring painted to depict the head and shoulders of a gentleman with powdered wig en queue wearing a blue jacket, in gold mount, circa 1770; a late 18th century painted enamel oval miniature depicting the head and shoulders of a young lady in red dress with diamond-set single stone necklace detail, in gold mount, circa 1790; and an early 19th century oval miniature depicting a gentleman wearing a black coat, white shirt and black stock, in later 19th century mount with dark blue and white enamel shoulders (3)
Comprising: an 18th century portrait miniature ring painted to depict the head and shoulders of a gentleman with powdered wig en queue wearing a blue jacket, in gold mount, circa 1770; a late 18th century painted enamel oval miniature depicting the head and shoulders of a young lady in red dress with diamond-set single stone necklace detail, in gold mount, circa 1790; and an early 19th century oval miniature depicting a gentleman wearing a black coat, white shirt and black stock, in later 19th century mount with dark blue and white enamel shoulders (3)
Please note that this lot will require a CITES licence to leave the EU and will be subject to USA Fish and Wildlife restrictions if it is to be imported into the USA
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.