Description:

**Originally Listed At $500**

Europe, Neoclassical, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful Neoclassical ring featuring an oval carnelian intaglio incised with a playfully posed messenger god Hermes / Mercury who holds his caduceus in one hand, raises the other, and stands on one foot with his other leg bent at the knee - placed in a beautiful 14 karat gold setting, the shank boasting incredible artistry with a flower delineated on each side, openwork around each blossom, and additional decorative openwork around the bezel. US ring size: 4. Size: intaglio measures .5" L x .375" W (1.3 cm x 1 cm); opening measures .75" in diameter (1.9 cm); total weight: 3.3 grams.

Provenance: private East Coast collection, New York, USA; ex-East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.

#151657

  • Condition: Ring and intaglio are in excellent condition. 14K stamped on interior of shank.

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