Lot 396 , A rare and unusual George III amethyst and enamel mourning ring, late 18th century

A rare and unusual George III amethyst and enamel mourning ring, late 18th century, set with an oval amethyst in a foil-backed collet setting, to fleur-de-lys shoulders and an undulating band applied with white enamel, the dedicatory inscription 'IN MEM OF THREE SISTERS' in reserve, mounted in gold, size I, gross weight 3.5 grams
£400-600

Condition:
Very unusual example - inscriptions like this are rare, usually much more specific and dated. Shallow chipping to enamel, no major losses, all seemingly original and unrestored, minor general wear, inclusion visible within amethyst under magnification, nothing major - lively and well-saturated stone.

Sold for £2,400