Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Sep 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 904
Gold Lover's Eye Ring and Brooch
Estimate: $400 - $600
Sold for
$1,400
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
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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