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An early 17th century gold, enamel and rock crystal ring, the central table-cut rock...
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An early 17th century gold, enamel and rock crystal ring, the central table-cut rock crystal set within a rectangular box bezel, the sides decorated with rounded indents of pale blue enamel, four to the outer sides, three to the inner sides, the underbezel similarly enamelled, the arched D-shaped hoop with high central ridge inset with conforming pale blue enamel to each side, the lower section of the hoop plain and slightly tapering, diameter 19mm, ring size K. £1,200-£1,500 --- Provenance: This ring was found by a detectorist at Harlaxton in Lincolnshire in 2021. It has been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database Ref: LIN-CCA6D4 and disclaimed as Treasure. The original manor house at Harlaxton dated from the 14th century and was acquired by Daniel de Ligne in 1619, a Protestant from Flanders, an affluent cloth merchant who was knighted by James I in 1620. He married Elizabeth de la Fountayne. and the De Ligne family remained here until 1738. Condition Report The ring is intact with the original rock crystal undamaged. Around 60-70% of the pale blue enamel remains. Gross weight 2.1gm.
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An early 17th century gold, enamel and rock crystal ring, the central table-cut rock crystal set within a rectangular box bezel, the sides decorated with rounded indents of pale blue enamel, four to the outer sides, three to the inner sides, the underbezel similarly enamelled, the arched D-shaped hoop with high central ridge inset with conforming pale blue enamel to each side, the lower section of the hoop plain and slightly tapering, diameter 19mm, ring size K. £1,200-£1,500 --- Provenance: This ring was found by a detectorist at Harlaxton in Lincolnshire in 2021. It has been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database Ref: LIN-CCA6D4 and disclaimed as Treasure. The original manor house at Harlaxton dated from the 14th century and was acquired by Daniel de Ligne in 1619, a Protestant from Flanders, an affluent cloth merchant who was knighted by James I in 1620. He married Elizabeth de la Fountayne. and the De Ligne family remained here until 1738. Condition Report The ring is intact with the original rock crystal undamaged. Around 60-70% of the pale blue enamel remains. Gross weight 2.1gm.
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