YEARS 1940 CURIOUS "PROFIL DE PÉTAIN" DIAMOND SIGNET RING The square plate bears the portrait of Marshal Pétain in a surround of rose-cut diamonds. Set in 18K yellow and white gold. Gross weight: 15.46 gr. A COLLECTION REFLECTING POPULAR AND BOURGEOIS LIFE This highly diverse ring collection includes rings from the late 18th century, Napoleon III era rings, souvenirs of the siege of Paris in 1870 and other curiosities. Here, we present a document, with neither conviction to defend nor morality to contribute. A diamond, 18K yellow and white gold, portrait of the "Marechal Petain" ring, circa 1940. Gross weight : 15,46 gr.

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