Philadelphia, PA
Details
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Ring Size
- 7
- Brand
- Wedgwood
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Basalt
- Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- There is a light tear to the bezel, two marks to the top, and light surface wear throughout. Otherwise, there … moreThere is a light tear to the bezel, two marks to the top, and light surface wear throughout. Otherwise, there are some very fine and light surface scratches and other signs of light wear consistent with age. less
- Description
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A fine antique signet ring.
In solid silver.
Bezel-set with an antique 18th Century Wedgwood & Bentley black basalt stoneware … more A fine antique signet ring.
In solid silver.
Bezel-set with an antique 18th Century Wedgwood & Bentley black basalt stoneware intaglio seal.
The intaglio depicts Harpocrates standing in the boat of the Sun.
Marked to the reverse Wedgwood & Bentley and with the model no. 136.
For the comparisons - please see the related intaglio in the British Museum's collection: inventory no. 1887,0307,I.392..
Harpocrates is also Horus, the Egyptian god of the sun. He's wearing a corn measure on his head, the club of Hercules in his left hand, and is in a boat of papyrus with two peacock head terminals.
Simply a wonderful antique Wedgwood & Bentley ring!
Date:
Late 18th Century
Condition Details:
There is a light tear to the bezel, two marks to the top, and light surface wear throughout. Otherwise, there are some very fine and light surface scratches and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
Marks:
Unmarked
Ring Size:
ca. 7
Gemstone Measurements:
1 Intaglio: ca. 14.75mm x 13.5mm
Measurements:
Height: ca. 20mm
Width: ca. 23mm
Depth: ca. 22mm
Weight: ca. 10.6 g
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Philadelphia, PA
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