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366 - Post Medieval Enamelled Gold Recusant 'Death s-Head' Memento Mori Ring. England, late 16th early 17th century A.D. With an octagonal bezel centred by a white enamel skull against a black enamel ground, the interior of the hoop engraved in italic script: 'OREMUS PRO FIDELIBUS DEFUNCTIS' for 'Let us pray for the faithful departed'. Cf. a comparable memento mori ring in PAS, NARC-C45CFC. 3.43 grams, 19.44 mm overall, 16.81 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12) (3/4 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions Website]
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Post Medieval Enamelled Gold Recusant 'Death s-Head' Memento Mori Ring. England, late 16th early 17th century A.D. With an octagonal bezel centred by a white enamel skull against a black enamel ground, the interior of the hoop engraved in italic script: 'OREMUS PRO FIDELIBUS DEFUNCTIS' for 'Let us pray for the faithful departed'. Cf. a comparable memento mori ring in PAS, NARC-C45CFC. 3.43 grams, 19.44 mm overall, 16.81 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12) (3/4 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions Website] Acquired on the European art market. UK, private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13509-263388. The prayer for the faithful departed gives the ring its Catholic devotional character. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
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WONDERS OF THE PAST: Important Antiquities, Ancient Art & Jewellery – Day 1Auction house
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