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14ct Gold Signet Ring with Amethyst Intaglio of a Lion Rampant

700U
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A striking 14ct gold ring that has been set with an amethyst.  It has a beautifully carved intaglio of a lion rampant holding a sword above a ribbon with the latin words “Hinc Orior” meaning “Hence I rise”.  The intaglio was carved around 1860-1880 and has been claw set at a later date in to a stylish hand made 14ct gold shank.

Item Number
700U
Measurements
Amethyst 1.4cm by 1.3cm
Materials
Date & Origin
Modern (1960s onwards)
European shank
English intaglio
Provenance
European shank
English intaglio
Hallmarks

Marked 14 (for 14ct gold)

Condition
Excellent
Discovered
2 years ago
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