Neoclassical Gold Ring w/ Carnelian Intaglio, Achilles
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Description
Western Europe, probably France, Neoclassical period, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful carnelian intaglio featuring the bust of the Greek hero Achilles set into a rose gold ring. The bearded hero faces right wearing a crested, Corinthian helmet and a shield as a sword points to his chest. His name in French, "Achille," is inscribed in capital letters above him. Size of intaglio: 0.6" L x 0.5" W (1.5 cm x 1.3 cm); of ring: 1" L x 0.8" W x 0.8" H (2.5 cm x 2 cm x 2 cm); US ring size: 9.25; gold quality: 61.05% (equivalent to over 14.5 karats); total weight: 8.1 grams
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#179807
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#179807
Condition
Some light scratches to rose gold, but otherwise, intact, excellent, and wearable with great preservation of detail.
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Neoclassical Gold Ring w/ Carnelian Intaglio, Achilles
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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