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Post Medieval Silver Memento Mori and Fede Ring with Skull and crossed Bones
Post Medieval Silver Memento Mori and Fede Ring with Skull and crossed Bones
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Description
17th-18th century A.D. A silver memento mori and fede ring combined, composed of a D-section hoop formed as clasped hands, the arms engraved with delicate foliate sprigs and inscribed 'SEMPER' 'FIDELIS' for 'always faithful', discoid bezel with raised centre engraved with two standing winged and nimbate figures, robed and facing each other, Christian cross between and in left and right fields, stylised skull and crossed bones above. 13.85 grams, 26.15 mm overall, 19.01 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (1 in."). Ex California, USA, collection formed since the late 1960s. European art market before the late 1990s. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]
Condition
Fine condition.
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Post Medieval Silver Memento Mori and Fede Ring with Skull and crossed Bones

Estimate £400 - £600
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Starting Price £220
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