Fine Jewellery - 25th October 2023
Lot 496
A gold and bloodstone signet ring
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £479
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Description
A gold and bloodstone signet ring, rubover-set with a section of bloodstone carved in intaglio to depict the coat of arms of the Martin family, mounted in gold, size L1/2
Provenance: from the collection of Charles William Martin,
1850-96 of Quorn Place, Leicestershire. In 1886, Martin founded the Quorn Ranch Company in Alberta, Canada, one of the most ramous British North American ranches, importing British horses and Angus cattle to the area.