Fine Jewellery - 27th October 2016

Lot 1769

A carved oval two-colour intaglio-mounted gold ring

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £4500

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Description

A carved oval two-colour intaglio-mounted gold ring, the Hellenistic intaglio, 2nd century BC, depicting a goose in flight. The mount second half 17th century, with carved decoration to the shank and bezel, and with remnants of light blue enamel. The intaglio 1.0cm wide. Size E1/2.