London, Italy
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22 aprile 2022 ore 15:00 CEST (14:00 BST)
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LOT 283:
A fine antique agate cameo set in a gold ring. Flying bird.
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Sold for: £2,000
Price including buyer’s premium:
£
2,520
Start price:
£
1,500
Estimated price :
£2,000 - £3,000
Buyer's Premium: 26%
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A fine antique agate cameo set in a gold ring. Flying bird.
Probably 16th century (or ancient).
Stone 15 x 18 mm; ring size 20 x 21 mm; 6,40 gr.
The bird is depicted flying, gliding downward. Lacks on the head and slight chipping on the tail and wing. The gold setting belonged to a necklace, converted into a ring. Published: Diana Scarisbrick, The Wellington Gems, London 1977 cat. n. 424.
From the collection of engraved gems formed by His Grace Arthur Wellesley, 2nd Duke of Wellington (1807-1884), later purchased by S.J. Phillips in 1976.
