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

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.

Measurements:
19.07 grams.

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

Estimate: £600 - 900 (EUR 720 - 1,080; USD 950 - 1,430)

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

Sold for: £850