English 17th Century - Gold Signet Ring - Bull and Heart > Lot No. 599

Size, weight:
19.07 grams.

Description:
Circa 17th century AD. A gold signet ring with slightly oval bezel, the reverse engraved with the initials 'I A' and depicting a prancing bull with a small heart above its rump; no maker's marks; sold with a green leather-covered ring box.

Grade condition:
Very fine.

Comments notes:
An XRF test shows the composition to be 78.4% gold, 14.6% silver, 6.7% copper.

Export licence:
No

Low estimate: £600
High estimate: £900

Auction: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £850