16th Dec, 2018 13:00
The Jewellery Auction
A LATE VICTORIAN MOURNING RING
LATE VICTORIAN MOURNING RING,
the oval bezel with initials 'J M' in black, the shank with engraved and black enamel decoration, the interior with personal inscription 'D. McL. Wounded & Missing. Somme. 1/7/16', unmarked, size N, 3.7g
Bidders must assume that diamonds and coloured gem stones (including ruby, emerald, sapphire, peridot, aquamarine) may have undergone a form of treatment unless otherwise stated. It should not be assumed that any diamond or coloured gem is untreated or is natural, unless accompanied by a gemmological laboratory certificate (which would be mentioned in the description). McTear’s will only describe gold/platinum/silver as such when a full UK standard set of hallmarks is present on the object. Other marks such as foreign import stamps will be noted in the description. As required by the Auctioneers Scheme, 20% vat will be applied to the hammer price on the sale of loose stones, which applies to diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires and those lots are marked with **.
Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £50 - £80
Condition Report
Hinges present but bezel appears to have been soldered later- ring no longer opens
No hallmarks
Loss of enamel in several places
Requires cleaning
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