STANHOPE LOOK-IN RING WITH SCENE OF TWO NUDES.
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Winning Bid:
$115.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Bidding Ended:
Thursday, June 5, 2008 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, June 5, 2008 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction 194 - Part II
Item numbers 881 though 2534 in auction 194
Value Code:
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Item Description
Solid aluminum ring, size 8.5", has hold-to-light small viewing hole in top side edge. c. early 1930s. When viewing through this hole, 1 sees classic pastoral scene of two nude women posing with dog. Kneeling, bare-breasted model fastens sandal at standing woman's ankle, who stands in 3/4 profile, a breast partially exposed. No text, but image likely made in France. c. early 1900s. Couple small marks from glue around margins of image as made but image is not affected and is crisp and clear. Ring top is blank but seems designed to have an initial engraved on top center. N. Mint.
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