Premier Auction
Sat, Dec 4, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 573
Georgian Silver Over Gold Gemstone Lover's Ring
Estimate: $600 - $800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
center heart/pear shaped garnet, seven rose cut diamonds, tested silver and 18kt. yellow gold, approx. size 7, 2.7 grams
Provenance: Estate of the Artists James McBey and Marguerite McBey, London, England; by descent in family
Note: Family found this ring in James McBey's childhood box of memorabilia in London- likely a McBey family piece passed down, listed on Mrs. McBey's Insurance appraisal dated 1935See Fig. 262, page 146 of "Antique Jewellery" by Erich Steingraber for similar example
Condition
tarnish, wear to mountings, ring out of round, wear and scratches to gold and gemstones
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