Lot 680 , An ivory portrait miniature and diamond ring, late 18th/ early 19th century

An ivory portrait miniature and diamond ring, late 18th/ early 19th century, centring on a glazed compartment containing an ivory portrait miniature of a woman, possibly Empress Maria-Theresa of Austria (1717-1780), within a border of rose-cut diamonds, to a three-row band, mounted in silver and gold, size I1/2, gross weight approximately 3 grams

The identity of the lady depicted in the miniature is perhaps Empress Maria-Theresa of Austria (1717-1780), mother of Marie Antoinette and Empress of the Holy Roman Empire, after a portrait by Martin van Meytens (Mijtens) the Younger.

CITES Submission reference Y2Q579ZD
£500-700

Sold for £600