£21,000
An interesting and unusual carved chalcedony or rock crystal intaglio, possibly Roman, mounted in an unmarked high carat yellow metal ring, inscribed 'Given by the Marquefs D'Archimbaud to H Ph Hope in the year 1810', 32 x 26mm oval, 11.9g total weight.
Henry Phillip Hope (1774- 1839) was part of an Anglo Dutch banking family and original owner of The Hope Diamond.
No damage seen to intaglio, surface scratching commensurate with age, Size P/Q
Back of intaglio is flat.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
21.60% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
25.2% inc VAT*
