Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, Sep 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 904

Gold Lover's Eye Ring and Brooch

Estimate: $400 - $600

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$3,000 $250
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ring, ouroboros surrounding painted lover's eye image, some parts tested non-gold, some parts tested 9kt., approx. size 8-1/2, 4.8 grams; brooch, painted lover's eye image, initials engraved on back, some areas tested non-gold, some tested 9kt., rose and yellow gold, 5/8 x 3/4 in., 2.2 grams

Provenance: Private Charleston Collection

Condition

ring, cracks, old lead solder repairs, remnant of red writing, shank out of round, wear and scratches, center eye image slightly loose in mounting- with pressure wobbles from side to side, tarnish, wear and scratches; brooch, tarnish, red writing on back "54.188.8", wear and scratches

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