Georgian Optical Illusion Mourning Ring
Georgian Optical Illusion Mourning Ring
$1,800.00
Description
DATE: Georgian, c.1820
A fine Georgian mourning ring with two fine black enamel seams around a central "optical illusion" band. The centre band is convex in shape, and has been detailed with straight grooves at a 45 degree angle. When the band is rotated, some of the grooves appear to contort into S shapes - a clever trick of the eye.
It's modelled in 15 karat gold, and dates from the early 19th Century. An inscription to the inner band (partially rubbed) reads: "Thomas Luc- ob Feb 24th ---- aet 24"
MEASUREMENTS
Width of band: 6.5mm
WEIGHT
4.5g
MARKS
Inscription: Thomas Luc- ob Feb 24th ---- aet 24
Tests as 15k gold
CONDITION
Good, some light wear commensurate with age and use
Evidence of an old resize
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