Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
mercoledì 9 dicembre 2020 ore 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
A neo-classical glass impression set in a modern gold swivel ring
A neo-classical glass impression set in a modern gold swivel ring
19th century
13 x 15 mm; ring 19 x 20 mm; 7,26 gr.
The hoop composed with 4 rounded gold wires saldered together, the terminals in a rectangular shape with a serrated frieze, the hole fixed to a swivel gold box by two screws. The oval-shaped frame is set with a dark red glass impression: two conjoined classical portraits to be identified; at the left a bearded shortten hair man, at the right, a woman with soft hair and a large lock. Wear marks.
Monte-Carlo private collection, Mr. P.L, 1982