Estate and Fine Jewellery
Thu, Jan 9, 2025 11:00AM EST
Lot 73
RARE AND UNUSUAL INTAGLIO POISON RING,
Estimate: GBP£500 - GBP£1,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| GBP£0 | GBP£10 |
| GBP£200 | GBP£20 |
| GBP£500 | GBP£50 |
| GBP£1,000 | GBP£100 |
| GBP£2,000 | GBP£200 |
| GBP£5,000 | GBP£500 |
| GBP£10,000 | GBP£1,000 |
| GBP£20,000 | GBP£2,000 |
| GBP£50,000 | GBP£5,000 |
| GBP£100,000 | GBP£10,000 |
RARE AND UNUSUAL INTAGLIO POISON RING,
4.1 grams, testing 15 ct. gold.
Fine shield shaped carved intaglio depicting a moor's head in profile with text: Duris non Frangor.
The top opens to reveal the hidden poison compartment.
Size M 1.2.
The Latin phrase Duris Non Frangor translates to "I am not disheartened by difficulty" or ' I am not broken by hardships' and is associated with the Muir family crest and the Mure line of Caldwell
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